OREM, Utah, June 24, 2014 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ActiveCare, Inc. (OTCQB:ACAR), a leader in diabetes management and wellness services for self-insured employers nationwide, today announced June growth of 12% of its base of members diagnosed with diabetes.
This growth comes as ActiveCare has expanded its sales efforts into the northeast and southwest regions of the country. "ActiveCare brings clarity and visibility to the epidemic problem of diabetes," commented Michael Z. Jones, President of ActiveCare. The CDC currently estimates there are over 29 million adults with diabetes nationwide, costing over $245 billion in healthcare costs. "Our growth is a direct response of employers, both large and small, searching for ways to mitigate and bend the cost curve of care," continued Jones.
In a peer-reviewed study published in the Journal of U.S. Endocrinology, ActiveCare was able to reduce healthcare costs in the first year by $3,384 or 19% of the annual cost of care for each participating member. "ActiveCare's innovative approach to diabetes management utilizes the combination of real-time biometric data in conjunction with its 24/7 CareCenter. This unique proactive approach responds in real-time to the needs of its members. The higher level of visibility into the members' condition and care provided improves the health of individuals. This results in reduced costs of medical care for employees and provides identification of financial risk for the employer responsible for the cost of medical care," concluded Jones.
ABOUT ACTIVECARE
ActiveCare, Inc. provides proprietary diabetes management and wellness solutions providing increased visibility to its members' health, enabling real-time care for members, and improving clinical and financial outcomes. Utilizing state-of-the-art blood glucose meters with embedded cellular technology, trained CareSpecialists intervene in real-time and provide members with the support needed to control their disease 24 hours a day, seven days a week. ActiveCare's solution is revolutionizing the way employers, individuals and their health plans monitor and manage chronic diseases. To learn more about ActiveCare please visit www.activecare.com.