“I had the great pleasure of working with Michael for 4 years at Aetna. During that time, few people inspired a larger portion of the company, myself included, with a never ending commitment to their work than Michael. He is a consummate leader, driven by a passion to change the world with the work that he does and the personal mission that is the drum beat of his life. It was incredible to watch him build teams, products, technologies while navigating at the most senior levels of the organization to procure support for each important initiative. Michael has a unique ability to always remain positive and find a way to get hard things done. When a door closes in front of Michael, he has an uncanny knack for finding a window and, when one is not open, breaking down walls. I know Michael has broken down professional barriers his entire career and will continue to do so in pursuit of building a better world. Wherever Michael leads next, he will be successful, as will all that work for and with him. ”
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Systems and methods for dynamically generated genomic decision support for individualized medical treatment
Filed US 15/081,250
Capabilities that use genetic information to better assist both care providers and health insurance companies in delivering the most efficacious treatments to patients, leading to better outcomes.
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Metabolic syndrome intervention saves $1464 per participant per year
Metabolic syndrome is the name for a group of risk factors that raises your risk for heart disease and other health problems, such as diabetes and stroke. Nearly one-third of the US population has metabolic syndrome (http://jamanetwork.com/journals/jama/fullarticle/2293286). An adult with Metabolic Syndrome has annual health costs 60% higher than an average healthy employee.
Aetna realizes significant employee healthcare savings using Newtopia's personalized disease prevention…Metabolic syndrome is the name for a group of risk factors that raises your risk for heart disease and other health problems, such as diabetes and stroke. Nearly one-third of the US population has metabolic syndrome (http://jamanetwork.com/journals/jama/fullarticle/2293286). An adult with Metabolic Syndrome has annual health costs 60% higher than an average healthy employee.
Aetna realizes significant employee healthcare savings using Newtopia's personalized disease prevention platform. The randomized controlled trial, which studied employees at increased risk for Metabolic Syndrome, showed yearly cost savings of $1,464 per participant in the Newtopia participant group versus a randomized control group. Strong patient engagement was achieved - 76% of participants lost 5% of their body weight (average 10 pounds) and kept it off for over two years.
This is an example of improving health outcomes with novel, highly engaging digital health solutions.Other creators -
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Tai chi improves balance, reduces falls by 20%, and fear of falls by 20%
One in three adults aged 65 and older fall each year, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). As of 2012, the CDC estimated that these falls cost the U.S. health care system approximately $30 billion in direct medical costs. One proven way to improve balance and reduce falls is to practice the Chinese martial art of Tai Chi.
Aetna recently conducted a pilot program that encouraged Medicare members in Maine to practice Tai Chi. In the program’s first year…One in three adults aged 65 and older fall each year, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). As of 2012, the CDC estimated that these falls cost the U.S. health care system approximately $30 billion in direct medical costs. One proven way to improve balance and reduce falls is to practice the Chinese martial art of Tai Chi.
Aetna recently conducted a pilot program that encouraged Medicare members in Maine to practice Tai Chi. In the program’s first year, participants reported about 20 percent fewer falls and a 20 percent reduction in anxiety about falls, when compared with a control group. People who took the class twice a week reported the most improvement and were most satisfied.
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Aetna Employee Resource group launches LGBTQ marketing campaign
Love is love. And the feelings are universal. Listen to Melanie and Stephen share their stories.
The LGBTQ Employee Resource Group at Aetna was granted material internal funding by President Karen S. Rohan, the Executive Sponsor the Group, to build and launch an LGBTQ marketing campaign. The teams who worked on this were very proud of their work and this investment improved employee engagement in the LGBTQ population.Other creators -
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Founding Member – Digital 50
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Guest lecturer – Tuck School of Business, Sawyer Business School, UNH Executive MBA
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