Plan members who have type 2 diabetes (T2D) will now have access to the Livongo by Teladoc Health diabetes management program.
Grand Rapids, Michigan — Support for type 2 diabetes (T2D) is the focus of a new plan offering from Priority Health, the nationally recognized nonprofit health benefits company. Livongo by Teladoc Health encompasses a web portal and a mobile app, and this plan supplement includes such services as 24/7 monitoring and guidance, one-on-one health coaching, and healthy habit guidance.
“Managing a chronic condition like diabetes can be overwhelming and stressful,” said Alicia Coronas, vice president of product solutions and marketing for Priority Health. “Our personalized approach to care at Priority Health is designed to ensure our members are surrounded by collaborative and compassionate support throughout their health journey.”
Other partnerships for Priority Health, with goals to optimize patient health outcomes, include joining with Arine for medication management and pulseData for plan members who have chronic kidney disease.
Read all about the new diabetes management offerings here.
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