OREM, Utah, Nov. 21, 2013 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ActiveCare, Inc. (OTCBB:ACAR), a leader in diabetes management wellness services, today announces the agreement to provide their diabetes wellness solution for International Benefits Administrators (IBA) of Long Island, New York. Deployment to IBA's member base will potentially add several thousand new members to the ActiveCare disease management program.
"Through their revolutionary diabetes monitoring system ActiveCare will allow us to better meet the needs of IBA plan members suffering from diabetes," stated Michael Lagalante, President of International Benefits Administrators. "Historically this data and insight has not been available. With ActiveCare we will have the real-time data and personal care services to empower our members to gain better control of their diabetes while continuing our tradition of efficient plan management."
"While IBA is known throughout the market for its exceptional service, our program brings their commitment to excellence to a higher level," stated David Derrick, CEO of ActiveCare. "We are excited to bring the outstanding capabilities of two companies together to better address the unique needs of the IBA members." ActiveCare helps members better manage their disease by providing state-of-the-art equipment with proactive monitoring and coaching. Assisting over 33,000 members working with nearly 100 employers, state and local government agencies, ActiveCare is revolutionizing diabetes management. "This combined effort helps the members meet their therapy goals and improve their quality of life, reducing catastrophic events and lowering costs," concluded Derrick.
About ActiveCare
ActiveCare, Inc. provides patented diabetes and chronic disease management and wellness solutions that increase visibility, real-time active care for members resulting in improved outcomes and lower costs. Utilizing state-of-the-art meters with embedded cellular technology, highly trained CareSpecialists can intervene in real-time providing members with the support needed to control their disease 24 hours a day, every day. Headquartered in Orem, Utah, and publicly traded on the OTC Bulletin Board under symbol ACAR, ActiveCare solution is revolutionizing the way employers, individuals and their health plans monitor chronic disease. To learn more about ActiveCare, Inc., visit the website at www.activecare.com.
About International Benefits Administrators
Founded in 1972, International Benefits Administrators (IBA) is a Third Party Administrator that specializes in self-funded solutions, with an emphasis on personalized service and efficient plan management. IBA provides their clients with time tested strategies that reduce claim costs and, when coupled with over forty years in business, allows IBA to provide the largest claim discounts, lowest fixed costs and most competitive stop loss rates for their clients.
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