What You Should Know:
– Ochsner Digital Medicine, a leader in remote patient management, has partnered with Humana Healthy Horizons, Louisiana’s Medicaid plan, to offer digital health programs for members diagnosed with hypertension and type 2 diabetes.
– Effective February 1, 2024, Humana Healthy Horizons members can enroll in these remote programs designed to help them manage and control their chronic conditions.
Combatting Chronic Disease with Digital Solutions
Humana Healthy Horizons is Humana’s Medicaid plan for Louisiana, covering thousands of members throughout the state. Through this partnership, Ochsner Digital Medicine will offer Humana Healthy Horizons members who have been diagnosed with Hypertension and Type 2 diabetes remote programs designed to manage and control their conditions. Ochsner Digital Medicine’s programs leverage remote patient monitoring technology and personalized care plans to empower patients and improve health outcomes.
Key program Features includes:
Remote patient management: Utilizing digital devices, patients can track vitals, medications, and progress remotely.
Personalized care plans: Each member receives a customized plan tailored to their specific needs and goals.
Medication management: Licensed clinicians collaborate with patients and primary care providers to ensure optimal medication adherence.
Lifestyle modifications: The program provides guidance and support for healthy lifestyle changes like diet and exercise.
Progress tracking and coaching: Regular monitoring and personalized coaching help members stay motivated and on track.
“The Ochsner Digital Medicine program successfully manages chronic conditions through our unique care team approach that allows us to management, not simply monitor, each members’ condition, which is key to driving patient outcomes.” said Denise Basow, executive vice president and chief digital officer at Ochsner Health. “Through our work with Humana Healthy Horizons, members will receive high-quality care utilizing our digital platforms and expertise. Remote patient management is critical to effectively managing chronic conditions, and this partnership is another step toward improving access and supporting our communities.”
