Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is a major driver of healthcare utilization and costs—responsible for over $50 billion in spending each year. Security Health Plan is committed to delivering high-quality, cost-effective care for its members. At NuvoAir Medical, our remote-care model for COPD management has demonstrated compelling interim outcomes that align perfectly with Security Health Plan’s goals of improving member health while controlling costs.
The PROMISE Evaluation: Rigorous, Real-World Evidence
The six-month Interim Report from the Pragmatic Assessment of the NuvoAir Clinical Service (PROMISE) compared 190 patients enrolled in the NuvoAir Home Service to 570 matched controls receiving standard care. The study employed propensity-score matching and statistical analyses to ensure robust, real-world insights
Key Interim Findings:
- 31 % reduction in all-cause hospitalizations
- 52 % decrease in total hospital days
- 77 % drop in all-cause readmissions
- 27 % reduction in total medical spend
These metrics underscore a powerful truth: by empowering patients with daily monitoring, on-demand coaching, and proactive care coordination, we can significantly reduce avoidable inpatient utilization.
What These Results Mean for Security Health Plan
- Enhanced Member Well-Being
Proactive remote monitoring keeps COPD symptoms in check, enabling members to maintain an active lifestyle and improved quality of life. - Tangible Cost Savings
A 27 % reduction in medical spend translates directly into lower per-member-per-month costs—a win for Security Health Plan’s bottom line. - Resource Optimization
Fewer hospital days and readmissions free up critical inpatient capacity and reduce administrative burden on care teams. - Data-Driven Partnership
Ongoing data collection (with full details in our preprint report supports continuous program refinement and clear ROI tracking.
How It Works: The NuvoAir Home Service Model
- Daily Remote Monitoring via FDA-cleared devices (heart rate, pulse oximetry, spirometry)
- Personalized Care Management by a multidisciplinary team (nurse coordinators, respiratory therapists, physicians)
- Digital Empowerment through our patient app, real-time feedback, and bi-directional support
This integrated approach shifts care from reactive hospital visits to proactive, home-based management—aligning with Security Health Plan’s vision of value-based care.
Looking Ahead: Building a Sustainable COPD Program
With the PROMISE Evaluation continuing through 12 months, Security Health Plan can anticipate even richer insights into long-term cost of care and clinical outcomes. We invite your team to:
- Review the full interim report: Read the preprint here
- Discuss tailored implementation: Let’s align on member selection criteria and success metrics.
- Co-author a case study: Showcase Security Health Plan’s leadership in innovative chronic care management.
Together, we can advance COPD care, deliver measurable savings, and set a new standard for health plan-provider collaboration.
