A Medical Device Daily
Matria Healthcare (Marietta Georgia) reported that it has commenced provision of services through its agreement with Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona (BCBAZ; Phoenix) to provide a suite of health and productivity enhancement programs and services to the more than 1 million customers of BCBSAZ.
BCBSAZ customers will benefit from an offering that includes Matria’s disease management programs for diabetes, congestive heart failure, coronary artery disease, asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, the company’s 24/7 Nurse Triage program, plus Matria’s Wellness Solution and online health portal and Matria’s lifestyle coaching and Health Productivity Assessments.
“The integrated wellness and disease management programs available to BCBSAZ members utilize Matria’s sophisticated technology, evidenced-based clinical guidelines and clinical professionals to form the backbone for a health management program that supports the full care continuum,” said Parker Petit, Matria’s CEO/chairman “The BCBSAZ members will have access to on-line support through our programs addressing issues such as stress management, heart health, physical activity, diabetes prevention and smoking cessation. In addition, they will have access to Matria’s health coaches to guide their behavioral changes in adopting healthier lifestyles. The at-risk or chronically ill members will have the assistance of Matria’s nurses to help them change unhealthy lifestyle habits, improve self-care skills and comply with their physician’s plan of care.”