Datapoint: Blue Shield of California Adds New Weight Loss, Diabetes Programs to Digital Health Platform
While marking the fifth anniversary of its WellVolution digital health platform, Blue Shield of California noted that it recently added new offerings aimed mainly at helping members achieve a healthy weight. One of the new programs is Ciba Health, a digital platform that digs “into the drivers of weight gain, to prevent, treat and reverse diabetes and obesity.” Another new offering, Digbi Health, employs a care team that uses “genetics, gut microbiome and clinical data to deliver personalized treatment for obesity, cardiometabolic and digestive health issues.” And Wondr Health is touted as a “digital behavior-change program with personalized content and tools for long-term weight loss, reduced health risks, better sleep, less stress and more.” Additionally, the existing program Dario Health, which has aided patients with hypertension since 2023, now includes a new diabetes management program. Blue Shield of California is the fourth-largest insurer in its home state, serving 2,977,482 members.
Source: AIS’s Directory of Health Plans