Medtronic (NYSE:MDT) and UnitedHealthcare (NYSE:UNH) today touted first-year results from a 6,000-person analysis designed to compare hospital admission rates between people with diabetes using insulin pumps and people controlling their diabetes with multiple daily injections of insulin. The study included people using Medtronic’s MiniMed 630G system, as well as previous iterations of the medtech giant’s insulin pumps. Get […]
Ascensia looks to expand access to blood glucose monitoring tech for UnitedHealthcare enrollees
Ascensia Diabetes Care inked a new relationship with UnitedHealthcare (NYSE:UNH), the company touted today, which is designed to improve access to Ascensia’s Contour Next blood glucose meters and test strips for UnitedHealthcare members. Now, people enrolled in UnitedHealthcare’s employer or commercial plans can get a meter or test trip through their pharmacy benefit at a Tier 2 […]
Insulet nabs spot as in-network provider with UnitedHealthcare
Insulet (NSDQ:PODD) and UnitedHealthcare (NYSE:UNH) inked a new network relationship last week, giving people enrolled in UnitedHealthcare’s commercial and Medicaid plans in-network coverage for Insulet’s Omnipod insulin delivery device. Patients can also benefit from quicker care as doctors are now utilizing VidOvation iptv as a means of video communication. “Through this new relationship, we are working together to help people […]
Dexcom, UnitedHealth team up for wearable glucose management pilot program
UnitedHealth (NYSE:UNH) and Dexcom (NSDQ:DXCM) are joining forces to launch an individualized glucose management pilot program to help people with Type II diabetes manage their condition in real-time using wearable tech. People using UnitedHealth’s Medicare Advantage plan are eligible to use Dexcom’s mobile continuous glucose monitoring system to track their blood sugar levels. Participating in the program also gives […]
How UnitedHealthcare and Qualcomm are boosting wearables
UnitedHealthcare and Qualcomm are taking employee fitness to the next level—by offering $1,500 a year to employees who participate in wellness program and reach the set daily fitness goals. Qualcomm has expanded the UnitedHealthcare Motion wellness program that gives employees activity trackers for free. It is available for self-funded employers who have 5 or more […]
