Obesity currently affects four out of 10 Americans, according to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Obesity is often a cause of multiple comorbidities and chronic medical conditions, including type 2 diabetes, some forms of cancer and heart disease. How do employers drive critical behavior changes that result in biometric improvement?
A one-year study conducted by Personify Health data scientists evaluated the effectiveness of their platform in driving behavior change and achieving meaningful outcomes. The study involved analyzing biometric data from more than 90,000 members with risk factors related to BMI, blood pressure, or blood glucose.
Personify Health helped employees reduce BMI, blood pressure, and blood glucose
Researchers found that the Personify Health platform drove statistically significant reductions in key health indicators for metabolic syndrome.
“Delayed care and preventative screenings continue to affect health outcomes, with 35% of adults aged 18 to 49 and 25% of those aged 50 to 64 postponing care last year. People need help getting back into the doctor and adopting healthier habits – that’s where Personify Health steps in,” said Jeffrey Jacques, MD, chief medical officer for Personify Health “The study results clearly show the efficacy of the platform and our approach to creating healthier habits. Our platform and human expertise are driving a sea change in shifting members away from the precursors to heart disease, stroke, and diabetes. We are moving the needle for this country’s major causes of morbidity and mortality.”
Personify Health delivers cost savings to clients
Personify Health has successfully demonstrated the positive impact of their platform on both business and talent metrics. This innovative solution improves employee health, wellbeing, and satisfaction and has a ripple effect on critical factors like absenteeism, safety, productivity, and retention. By addressing metabolic syndrome and its risk factors, Personify Health is not only enhancing the lives of individuals but also offering significant financial benefits for employers.
Companies with active study participants saw $3.17 of VOI per $1 investment annually.
The impact of healthy habit building
Hear from a Personify Health member how small, daily changes made with the support of the Virgin Pulse platform resulted in meaningful health outcomes to reduce obesity, high blood pressure, and blood glucose risks.