Independent study confirms dacadoo’s Health Engagement Platform cuts healthcare costs by 5%

An independent study from the University of Groningen has revealed that dacadoo's Digital Health Engagement Platform (DHEP) is driving down healthcare costs by 5% for health insurers.

An independent study from the University of Groningen has revealed that dacadoo‘s Digital Health Engagement Platform (DHEP) is driving down healthcare costs by 5% for health insurers.

The research found a 5% reduction in healthcare expenses, confirming dacadoo’s effectiveness in encouraging healthier lifestyles and cutting claims frequency.

Health insurers using dacadoo’s platform saw claims drop, with basic healthcare costs falling by 5.2% in the first year and 5.9% in the second. The platform’s innovative approach to customer engagement delivers tangible savings and better health outcomes.

Peter Ohnemus, President & CEO of dacadoo, welcomed the findings. “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. 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.”

The study also highlighted that frequent app use, rather than intensity, was key to achieving cost savings. Regular interaction with the platform led to greater health improvements and a noticeable reduction in healthcare expenses.

Beyond insurance, dacadoo’s scalable solutions offer value to industries aiming to combine engagement with health-driven data insights. The platform supports modernisation efforts, providing companies with proven, actionable results.

The findings underscore dacadoo’s role in transforming health management and delivering measurable financial benefits, positioning the platform as a pivotal tool in tackling global healthcare challenges.

You can read the full study here.

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