Zurich, Switzerland, February 18, 2025 – A pioneering study conducted by the University of Groningen1 has unveiled groundbreaking findings: dacadoo’s Digital Health Engagement Platform (DHEP) is effectively reducing healthcare costs and transforming the health insurance landscape. The study highlighted a 5% reduction in healthcare costs, validating dacadoo’s role in promoting healthier lifestyles and reducing claims frequency through its innovative engagement strategies.
“This important research reinforces what we’ve long believed: empowering individuals to understand and engage consistently with their health delivers measurable benefits for insurers, society, and end-users alike,” said Peter Ohnemus, President & CEO of dacadoo. “Our platform’s ability to drive cost reductions and improve health outcomes makes it a transformative force for the insurance, healthcare systems, and the overall healthcare cost challenges.”
Proven Cost Reduction for Insurers
Health insurers leveraging dacadoo’s platform can expect reductions in claims frequency, resulting in basic healthcare cost reductions of 5.2% in the first year and 5.9% in the second year2. The platform’s ability to enhance customer engagement contributes to improved health outcomes and cost savings.
Boosted Engagement for Better Health Outcomes
The study also reveals that frequent engagement with the app leads to greater health improvements. The frequency of app usage was more influential in achieving cost savings than the intensity of use, contributing to an overall reduction in healthcare expenses among users.
Transformative Insights for Diverse Industries
The scalability and adaptability of dacadoo’s solutions make them an essential tool for companies across industries focusing on engagement combined with health. The platform aligns with modernization efforts, offering data-driven insights that deliver proven results.
Supporting Data and Insights
- Enhanced Mental Health Utilization Without Cost Impact: Increased use of mental health services was observed among users without leading to higher overall healthcare expenses, suggesting early intervention benefits.
- Study Outcomes: Reinforce dacadoo’s focus on delivering measurable, data-driven results for insurers and clients.
1: The study paper is available at ScienceDirect.
2: Agachi E, Mierau JO, van Ittersum K, Bijmolt THA. The impact of a lifestyle behaviour change program on healthcare costs: Quasi-experimental real-world evidence from an open-access mobile health app in the Netherlands. Prev Med. 2024;189(108174):108174.
