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CCS launches Gestational Diabetes Management program, taps new CMO

CCS launches Gestational Diabetes Management program, taps new CMO

DALLAS – CCS has launched a Gestational Diabetes Management program as part of its LivingConnected solution. This new program is the first of its kind to couple intensive nutrition and clinical coaching with remote monitoring of blood glucose to address the adverse outcomes for mom and baby of uncontrolled gestational diabetes. CCS says LivingConnected has delivered 45% reduction in total cost of care for engaged members in one large employer group compared to the customer's non-engaged population—demonstrating the power of connected devices and thoughtful program design to drive behavioral change and improve health care utilization. Extending this high-touch approach, the LivingConnected Gestational Diabetes Management (GDM) program partners with plans and OBGYN practices to identify women with gestational diabetes earlier in their pregnancy to then leverage evidence-based best practices to help expectant women understand their condition and manage it appropriately. CCS has also announced that Dr. Arti Masturzo has joined the company as chief medical officer. As a board-certified internal medicine physician with extensive experience in providing services in multiple sites of care, Masturzo will be instrumental in the continued expansion of clinical care services from CCS. She has held strategic and operational roles in private equity-backed health care companies and most recently she served as vice president of Clinical Innovation, Home Care, at Humana. "The addition of Arti as Chief Medical Officer is another important investment in our CCS Health division and clinical expertise," said Tony Vahedian, CEO. "Throughout her career, Arti has used her leadership and health care knowledge to direct efforts that improve outcomes, lower total cost of care and elevate the health care experience. We are excited for her to leverage this skill set to drive profitable growth with our solutions focused on diabetes care and other chronic conditions at home."

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