Ovia Health and MGM Resorts Partner to Help High-Risk Pregnant Employees Monitor Blood Pressure from Home
January 27 2021 - 09:00AM
Ovia Health, the most trusted family health virtual platform, and
MGM Resorts International (NYSE: MGM), a global hospitality and
entertainment company, have partnered to create a new virtual
program aimed at decreasing adverse maternal and child health
outcomes among high-risk employee populations.
Eligible pregnant MGM Resorts Health Plan members who enroll in
Ovia Health’s preeclampsia or hypertension programming will receive
free, WiFi-enabled blood pressure cuffs. These cuffs allow members
to measure their daily blood pressure levels proactively and input
their data into the Ovia Pregnancy app-based program, which then
alerts them of any concerning data trends.
“Self-monitoring during pregnancy is more crucial than ever
before. In our peer-reviewed study with March of Dimes, we
discovered that 20% of prenatal appointments during the pandemic
were modified, moved online or canceled,” said Ovia Health
Co-founder Gina Nebesar. “This is when biometrics are typically
monitored and evaluated, so by delivering devices to people at risk
for hypertension and preeclampsia, expecting parents can have more
frequent and deeper insights into their pregnancy health in between
episodic visits.”
The program is not intended to replace external monitoring
according to a healthcare provider’s recommendations, but rather to
supplement it by offering members feedback in real time, as well as
rich visualizations to analyze and flag potential concerns. Members
are also encouraged to share their data with their healthcare
providers to better monitor their hypertension or preeclampsia
risks over time.
“We are proud to partner with Ovia Health to provide
best-in-class preeclampsia and hypertension resources to our
pregnant plan members, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic,”
said Tamra Lynn, Director of Clinical Programs and Case Management
at MGM Resorts International. “We saw a need and worked with Ovia
to develop a process that they were able to use with other
companies as well; this is a time for our communities to come
together, and in a way, we’re doing just that.”
“The ability for Ovia to help members monitor their health at
home during the pandemic – and on an ongoing basis – is critical.
Our collaboration with MGM Resorts is the first of many programs of
its kind, all aimed at making members active participants in their
own healthcare and helping healthcare providers transition from
reactive to anticipatory healthcare. The challenge in diagnosing
preeclampsia is that the clinical signs can be nonspecific, so
early-detection and a preventative approach is crucial,” said
Nebesar.
Ovia Health is starting this program with a focus on
preeclampsia prevention among vulnerable populations. Throughout
2021, Ovia will be rolling out additional clinical programming that
goes beyond the digital health space, utilizing remote monitoring
devices and other means to empower members with proactive measures
and increase their chances of preventing adverse and costly health
outcomes.
ABOUT OVIA HEALTHOvia Health has supported over
15 million women and families through clinically proven health
programs, coaching, and personalized educational content since
2012. Ovia is dedicated to supporting families across their diverse
health journeys, including fertility, pregnancy, and parenting. For
more information about Ovia Health, visit www.oviahealth.com. For
more information on how Ovia Health is supporting employers during
this time, request a consultation here.
ABOUT MGM RESORTS INTERNATIONAL MGM Resorts
International (NYSE: MGM) is an S&P 500® global entertainment
company with national and international locations featuring
best-in-class hotels and casinos, state-of-the-art meetings and
conference spaces, incredible live and theatrical entertainment
experiences, and an extensive array of restaurant, nightlife and
retail offerings. MGM Resorts creates immersive, iconic experiences
through its suite of Las Vegas-inspired brands. The MGM Resorts
portfolio encompasses 29 unique hotel and destination gaming
offerings in the United States and Macau, including some of the
most recognizable resort brands in the industry such as Bellagio,
MGM Grand, ARIA and Park MGM. The Company’s 50/50 venture, BetMGM,
LLC, offers U.S. sports betting and online gaming through
market-leading brands, including BetMGM and partypoker. The Company
is currently pursuing targeted expansion in Asia through the
integrated resort opportunity in Japan. Through its “Focused on
What Matters: Embracing Humanity and Protecting the Planet”
initiative, MGM Resorts commits to creating a more sustainable
future, while striving to make a bigger difference in the lives of
its employees, guests, and in the communities where it operates.
The global employees of MGM Resorts are proud of their company for
being recognized as one of FORTUNE® Magazine's World's Most Admired
Companies®. For more information, please visit us at
www.mgmresorts.com. Please also connect with us @MGMResortsIntl on
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Media Contact:Anya NelsonScratch Marketing +
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