Chronic Disease

HCSC to Offer Program Targeting Chronic Diseases Before They Start

Published in Obesity and Diabetes Week, October 27th, 2008

Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC), the country's fourth largest health insurer through its Blue Cross and Blue Shield plans in Illinois, New Mexico, Oklahoma and Texas, is developing a new wellness program targeting a condition shown to be a precursor to obesity and many of the chronic conditions related to it.

HCSC's program is based on results from a landmark employer pilot study that identified and addressed Metabolic Syndrome (Met-S). After completing the program, 53 percent of the Met-S pilot study participants showed significant reversal for Met-S risk and participants lost an average of 15 pounds each.

"Metabolic Syndrome is characterized...

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Source: Obesity and Diabetes Week (2008-10-27)

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