Economic Value of Virtual Care Programs
The Economic Value of Virtual Care Programs
Virtual lifestyle management, including remote coaching and behavior change support, has become a core tool for managing chronic conditions and their cost to employers. This site highlights GlobalData analyses of the economic and clinical benefits of virtual cardiometabolic and physical therapy care programs.
Value of Integrated Virtual Lifestyle Care Plus GLP-1 Therapy: Modeled Clinical and Economic Outcomes in a Commercially Insured Population
This research models the combined clinical and economic impact of pairing virtual lifestyle care with GLP-1 therapy, quantifying outcomes and cost implications for a commercially insured population.
Factsheet
Omada’s GLP-1 Solutions
An overview of Omada’s GLP-1 solutions, covering program design and how they support members on GLP-1 therapy.
Factsheet
Omada’s GLP-1 Solutions Health Equity
A look at how Omada’s GLP-1 solutions are designed to support equitable access and outcomes across diverse member populations.
Report
Omada’s GLP-1 Solutions Report
A full report on Omada’s GLP-1 solutions, detailing program approach, member support model, and outcomes.
Published Evidence
Peer-reviewed studies on the clinical and economic impact of virtual-first care, linked to their original publications.
AJMC · 2024
Modeling the Economic Value of Cardiometabolic Virtual-First Care Programs
A microsimulation of four cardiometabolic virtual-first programs projecting reductions in disease sequelae and gross medical savings over five years. Higher engagement drove larger improvements and savings.
$5,221–$7,756 saved per member by year 5
AJMC · 2023
The Value of Virtual Physical Therapy for Musculoskeletal Care
A counterfactual simulation estimating the economic benefit of patient-initiated virtual physical therapy among adults with musculoskeletal conditions, driven by earlier access, better adherence, and lower per-episode cost.
ROI of 2.0–2.2; $1,116–$1,523 saved per person annually
Science of Diabetes Self-Mgmt. & Care · 2022
Impact of a Digitally Enhanced Diabetes Self-Management Program on Glycemia and Medical Costs
Adults with type 2 diabetes in a virtual DSMES program achieved meaningful reductions in A1C and body weight within six months. Simulation projects the long-term effect on medical spending if gains are sustained.
$18,020 in projected savings over ten years
CDC · Preventing Chronic Disease · 2016
Return on Investment for Digital Behavioral Counseling in Patients With Prediabetes and Cardiovascular Disease
A microsimulation of a digital behavioral counseling program for adults with prediabetes or elevated cardiovascular risk, tracking outcomes over ten years relative to matched controls.
ROI break-even at year 3; diabetes incidence down 30%–33%
PLOS ONE · 2016
Clinical and Economic Impact of a Digital, Remotely-Delivered Intensive Behavioral Counseling Program on Medicare Beneficiaries
Adults 65+ with diabetes or cardiovascular risk factors lost an average of 6.8% of body weight within 26 weeks in a digital counseling program, with simulated reductions in disease onset and net medical savings over ten years.
$10,250–$12,840 net savings over ten years
Figures above are summarized from the abstracts and results sections of the linked publications and are presented for informational purposes. Refer to each original article for full methodology, populations studied, assumptions, and limitations before citing or applying these findings.