Highmark BlueCross Blue Shield Delaware has partnered with Wellinks to offer virtual COPD care to underserved populations in Delaware. This collaboration allows Highmark members to access empowering and effective COPD solutions from home. Wellinks’ virtual-first approach combines pulmonary rehabilitation, health coaching, remote monitoring, and a patient-friendly app. It focuses on proactive care, helping COPD patients avoid exacerbations and hospital visits, and improving their quality of life. Connected devices enable symptom tracking, medication adherence, and progress monitoring, providing valuable insights for care teams.
Starting from July 1, Highmark BlueCross Blue Shield Delaware has joined forces with Wellinks to offer virtual COPD care to underserved populations in Delaware. This collaboration enables Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield Delaware members to conveniently access empowering and effective COPD care solutions from the comfort of their homes.
Overcoming Barriers to Access through Virtual COPD Care
Currently, COPD care in the United States is fragmented, even though it ranks as the nation’s third leading cause of death from chronic diseases. The rural nature of certain areas in Delaware presents a unique opportunity to implement innovative approaches that bridge gaps in care. Wellinks combines virtual pulmonary rehabilitation, personalized health coaching, remote monitoring using connected devices, and a user-friendly app to empower COPD patients in managing their condition. Wellinks adopts a virtual-first approach that emphasizes proactive and preventive care, assisting individuals with COPD in avoiding exacerbations, reducing hospital visits, and enhancing their overall quality of life.
Through the partnership with Wellinks, Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield Delaware members gain access to empowering and effective COPD care solutions in the comfort of their own homes. The virtual-first approach offered by Wellinks for pulmonary rehabilitation equips members with exercises and educational resources to improve lung health and alleviate breathlessness. Wellinks coaches provide personalized support, assisting Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield Delaware members in setting and achieving goals that enhance their COPD management and daily living. By incorporating connected devices into the care plan, members can easily track their symptoms, access pulmonary data, adhere to medication schedules, and monitor their progress, empowering them to take control of their health. The data collected also provides care teams with longitudinal insights, informing clinical decisions and helping members remain on track with their care plans.
