Chronic Condition Management Maximizes the Value of Your Investment

Asthma affects more than 25 million Americans, causes  1.8 million visits to the Emergency Departments (EDs) per year, costing $56 billion annually. From the occasional cough to the life threatening symptom of not being able to breath, seriousness of Asthma symptoms can depend on the overall severity of the condition and how well it is controlled. New Ocean’s program helps those with Asthma gain personal insights about their condition and how it is changing over time.  New Ocean helps people keep track of asthma symptoms, identify triggers, and monitor medication peak flow results. A daily delivery of fresh content can help those with Asthma better manage their day, keeping you and your organization breathing easier.

For those living with COPD, every breath can be a struggle. New Ocean helps make living with COPD more manageable by helping people learn more about their condition, track symptoms, discover patterns and reduce triggers to decrease flare-ups. In between doctors visits, New Ocean provides tips and reminders that maximize adherence to recommended treatment plans such as medication and pulmonary rehabilitation.

19 million working-age adults in the US have Type 2 diabetes. Twenty-six percent go undiagnosed and likely are not managing their disease. The care costs for individuals with diabetes is 2.3 times higher than those not affected. New Ocean’s program helps tackle diabetes with medication reminders, HbA1c tracking and daily self-care treatment plans. Our content-rich lifestyle programs in nutrition and physical activity provide holistic support for weight loss goals as obesity is so closely linked to diabetes.

Eighty-percent of Heart Disease is preventable. Angina is often one of the first warning signs to heart disease and can affect men and women differently. Tightness and pressure in chest during physical activity or in times of stress can also include nausea, feeling out of breath, vomiting and other symptoms in women. New Ocean’s program helps users keep a watch on symptoms, self-monitor medications, track cholesterol, complete cardiac rehabilatiative treatment and create an Emergency Action Plan should symptoms rise in severity.

Every year 735,000 Americans have a heart attack. Of these, 525,000 are a first heart attack. New Ocean offers  a program that supports life after a heart attack with a daily routine.  Symptom trackers, Cardiac rehabilitation completion, cholesterol checks and medication self-monitoring support real life users

High blood pressure is one of the fastest growing, most expensive chronic diseases in the nation accounting for 131 billion dollars in medical costs. Controlling blood pressure is one of the most significant ways to reduce the risk of heart attack and cardiovascular disease. New Ocean’s platform not only helps users track blood pressure but offers tools and content to make lifestyle changes necessary to reduce the risk of heart attack or stroke.

High Cholesterol, often symptomless, affects more than 102 million and 35 million more who are at risk for unhealthy levels. High Cholesterol is closely linked with cardiovascular disease and high triglycerides and can lead to heart disease. New Ocean offers multi-faceted programs that helps users better manage high cholesterol but also gain control over lifestyles that contributes to chronic disease such as nutrtion, physical exercise, stress and sleep. Prompts for cholesterol checks, cardiovascular risk assessments and medication self-monitoring are just some of the ways we help keep cholesterol levels down.

Depression is common amongst those living with chronic disease such as diabetes and cardiovascular disease. Employees diagnosed with depression miss an average of 68 million days of work annually and the estimated cost to the employer per depressive episode ranges from $5,000 to over $25,000 New Ocean interactive depression program contains a cognitive behavioral therapy toolbox to help people privately self-manage their mental health between provider visits.

Anxiety disorders are the most common mental illness in the United States, affecting 40 million adults, age 18 and older, every year. New Ocean’s holistic approach for effective self-management incorporates skill building tools, coping strategies, and daily activities that focus on mindfulness, acceptance, and creating a connection between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. Delivering content to support goals for nutrition, physical activity, lifestyle, sleep and stress contribute to successful anxiety symptom management.