US pharmacy benefits manager Cigna has said it aims to be the first to develop a digital health formulary, with launch scheduled for next year. The Express Scripts-owned firm said its platform would feature a curated list of vetted technology and software-enabled apps, prompting developers to "do right by payers and consumers", and giving patients greater access to health-enhancing technology. Cigna will focus initially on diabetes, cardiovascular and behavioural health as well as pulmonary conditions, before expanding the formulary to include chronic and complex illnesses.
US pharmacy benefits manager Express Scripts has said it aims to be the first to develop a digital health formulary, with launch scheduled for next year. The Cigna-owned firm said its platform would feature a curated list of vetted technology and software-enabled apps, prompting developers to "do right by payers and consumers", and giving patients greater access to health-enhancing technology. Express Scripts will focus initially on diabetes, cardiovascular and behavioural health as well as pulmonary conditions, before expanding the formulary to include chronic and complex illnesses.