Novu.com launched today, provides the opportunity to earn rewards by setting and reaching health and wellness goals.
To help people take a more active role in their daily health, Medica and
Novu today have launched an online portal with the goal to provide people enrolled in
Medica individual and family plans the opportunity to earn rewards by setting
and reaching health and wellness goals as well as discounts on health club
memberships.
Connectikpeople has observed that, the Medica-Novu platform enables plan
members to create personalized wellness programs that take into account their
fitness levels and interests, nutrition and overall life balance. The portal also
recommends tailored health and wellness programs that feature
customized coaching, nutrition and fitness goals that can be achieved in specific, manageable steps.
customized coaching, nutrition and fitness goals that can be achieved in specific, manageable steps.
According to the promoters as members reach milestones in their program,
they receive reward points that can be used as discounts at restaurants, retail
stores, local services, and health and wellness products.
Connectikpeople also discovered that, to help participants meet their
goals, the health platform suggests daily activities and educational aides
including educational videos, audio tips and checklists. Members can sign up
for daily reminder emails or will see the tips when they log in.
“This
new platform will enable Medica individual and family plan members enhance
their health and quality of life by combining a program that recognizes each
member as an individual, rewards their efforts and celebrates their victories.”
said Dannette Coleman, Medica vice president of individual and family business.
About Medica
Serving about 1.5 million members, Medica is a health insurance company
headquartered in Minneapolis and active in the Upper Midwest. The non-profit
company provides health care coverage in the employer, individual, Medicaid,
Medicare and Medicare Part D markets in Minnesota and a growing number of
counties in North Dakota, South Dakota and Wisconsin. Medica also offers
national network coverage to employers who also have employees outside the
Medica regional network.
Medica’s vision is to become the community’s health plan of choice, trusted
for its integrity, respected for its service, and admired for its commitment to
innovation and efficiency.
About Novu
Novu is a Minneapolis-based innovative health technology company with the
sole purpose of changing the way health and wellness are delivered and
impacting the daily healthy lifestyle habits of the population.