Incentive Programs Doubled Biometric Screening Rates in 2014

Cigna recently conducted a study on the financial impact of biometric screenings and the value of incentive programs. Here are some key findings from the report:

·         Incentives more than doubled biometric screening rates from 20% to 55% in 2014.

·         Members with inncentives are 24% more likely to engage in a coaching program.

·         Incentives increase the probability of setting (18%) and meeting (43%) goals with a health coach.

·         Those in incentive programs are 36% more likely to have a BMI of less than 30.

·         Incentives increase the probably of having a total cholesterol of less than 240 by nearly 11%.

·         People over age 50 or with chronic conditions in incentive programs have 10% total medical cost reduction.

Source: Cigna, September 22, 2015