Moreover, 21 percent of DHP study participants also saw a reduction in their health risk scores, which are used to measure expected health care costs for an individual or a population. The compliance rate of plan participants increased 6 percent over two years. 61 percent for people with diabetes not enrolled in the plan Participants on average achieved compliance with 75 percent of the key requirements vs. Incentives, including offering some diabetes supplies and diabetes-related prescription drugs at no charge, increase adherence to treatment guidelines, improving people's health The study followed 620 people with diabetes for two years, examining their compliance with six key diabetes treatment and testing requirements, including regular primary care visits and screening tests for blood sugar, cholesterol, cancer, kidney function and eye disease. MINNEAPOLIS-( BUSINESS WIRE)- A two-year study from UnitedHealthcare, a UnitedHealth Group ( NYS: UNH) company, offers promise that the Diabetes Health Plan (DHP) can help people with diabetes more effectively manage their condition and reduce their health risks, while also reducing related health care costs. Health care costs for Diabetes Health Plan participants rose at a 4 percent slower pace than for control group Incentives effective in increasing employee adherence to treatment guidelines, improving health
Study: UnitedHealthcare's Diabetes Health Plan Can Lead to Improved Health, More Effective Disease Management, Better Cost Control