What You Should Know:
– Health insurer Highmark expands access to FDA-cleared digital therapeutic Freespira proven to reduce the symptoms of panic disorder and PTSD for members in Pennsylvania, Delaware and Virginia.
– The announcement follows a pilot study finding that nearly 9 out of 10 patients using the solution were symptom-free after treatment.
Highmark Inc., the fourth-largest Blue Cross Blue Shield-affiliated organization announced it is expanding access to Freespira’s FDA-cleared digital therapeutic to significantly reduce or eliminate symptoms of panic attacks, panic disorder and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) to its members throughout Pennsylvania, Delaware and West Virginia.
Freespira-Highmark Pilot Results
Highmark originally piloted Freespira in 2016 as part of its VITAL Innovation program to help members suffering from panic disorder obtain relief with a new treatment option that not only reduced or eliminated panic attacks but also led to decreased u
Highmark Health Expands Access to Freespira s Digital Therapeutic Treatment for Panic Attacks, Panic Disorder and PTSD
One of nation s largest health plans makes Freespira available to select Medicare and Medicaid beneficiaries in Pennsylvania, Delaware, and West Virginia
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WASHINGTON, Feb. 3, 2021 /PRNewswire/ Freespira, Inc., maker of the first FDA-cleared digital therapeutic to significantly reduce or eliminate symptoms of panic attacks, panic disorder and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in only 28 days, today announced that Highmark Inc. is expanding access to Freespira to its membership throughout Pennsylvania, Delaware and West Virginia. The expansion of the partnership, will include the addition of remote coaching on the use of the Freespira device for members not connected to a trained behavioral health professional.
Freespira s digital therapeutic for PTSD, panic disorder, panic attacks and other panic symptoms.
In addition to bringing the treatment to members living in Pennsylvania, Delaware and West Virginia, the agreement will also provide remote coaching on how to use Freespira to those not already receiving support from a behavioral health professional, according to the announcement. We are pleased with the clinical and financial outcomes achieved for our health plan members through the use of Freespira, Demetrios C. Marousis, director of behavioral health at Highmark, said in a statement. This breakthrough, drug-free treatment has reduced the impact of symptoms associated with panic attacks, resulting in reduced use of medications and other healthcare costs for symptom management. Freespira adds value to our members plans and helps us to create a remarkable health care experience, freeing people to be their best.