DALLAS, Sept. 24, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Seventy percent
(70%) of Medicare plan members responded that they have one or more
chronic conditions, yet just 10% said their plan provides reminders
and recommendations about their chronic condition. And, 44% of
respondents noted that their plan never communicates with them
about their chronic condition. The results are from a HealthMine
survey of 500 Medicare plan members.
The responses in the HealthMine survey corroborate data from the
National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion
which reported that three in four Americans aged 65 and older has
multiple chronic conditions.
Chronic conditions* most frequently reported by respondents to
the HealthMine survey are the following:
- Hypertension (high blood pressure) 65%
- Hyperlipidemia (high cholesterol)
37%
-
Diabetes
22%
-
Obesity
22%
-
Asthma
11%
- Symptoms of
depression
11%
According to Bryce Williams,
president and CEO of HealthMine, "Our core team at HealthMine has
helped Medicare recipients for more than a decade. In that time, we
have learned that it is imperative to over deliver in
communications to Medicare members. Today, health plans have the
data to connect with meaningful, timely help and reminders to
members – and learn member's communication preferences. We are
helping plans leverage data to deliver reminders and
recommendations to members, and help close gaps in care in the
process," he said.
About the Survey
The HealthMine Medicare Plan Health
Intelligence Survey queried 500 insured age 65+ consumers who are
enrolled in a Medicare program. The survey was fielded by Survey
Sampling International (SSI) in June/July 2017. Data were collected via an opt-in
panel. The margin of error is 4%. Survey Sampling International
(SSI) has been the Worldwide Leader in Survey Sampling and Data
Collection Solutions, across every mode, for 37 Years.
About HealthMine
HealthMine is a leading healthcare
technology company that delivers Health Intelligence for plan
members and plan sponsors. HealthMine's cloud-based Health
Intelligence Solution facilitates better health outcomes and lowers
healthcare costs by providing: 1) insight into health status and
risk, 2) clinical guidance on necessary health actions, 3)
personalized motivation to close gaps in care and 4) measurement of
outcomes. The Health Intelligence Solution derives business value
from all clinical and lifestyle health data including data from
existing wellness programs. HealthMine has more than 1 million
users and has saved health plan sponsors more than $100
million in healthcare costs. HealthMine is on the web
at www.healthmine.com.
* Total adds to more than 100% as some respondents have multiple
diseases
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