Diabetes patients often have comorbidities of high blood pressure and high cholesterol, resulting in 65% of them dying from heart disease. USI 3D shows that the annual claims cost of individuals with Type 2 diabetes is nearly 78% higher than individuals without diabetes.

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  • Improved access to quality diabetes-related resources
  • Greater overall member satisfaction with your organization's health plan
  • Third-party diabetes management vendor costs are typically offset by a reduction in diabetes-related healthcare expenses, with net savings ranging from $100 to $300 per engaged plan member per year

Approximately 8% of the USI 3D book of business has Type 2 diabetes, representing claims costs of $8,928 PMPY as compared to a non-diabetic average claims cost of $5,028 PMPY. Plan members with Type 2 diabetes, diagnosed or otherwise, present a higher risk of catastrophic health care claims, including heart disease, kidney failure, stroke, blindness, and amputation.

Many individuals with Type 2 diabetes fail to participate in annual diabetes-related screenings to manage the disease and its comorbidities. USI can help organizations identify vendors that meet their needs and develop a comprehensive communications strategy to encourage engagement.

USI will evaluate the current benefits available to your employees and make recommendations to improve them or identify diabetes management vendors better suited to meet the needs of your population. Some services that USI may recommend include:

  • Promotion of recommended diabetes management screenings and reduced cost of supplies
  • Communications that encourage the use of continuous glucose monitors (CGMs) for members with diabetes
  • Access to nurse-staffed helplines to answer questions or concerns about diabetes management
  • Online educational resources on diabetes management