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October is National Health Literacy Month. The mission is to create a more equitable world where everyone can access high-quality care and achieve positive health outcomes.  According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), health literacy is important for everyone because, at some point in our lives, we will all need to find, understand, and use health information and services. Adequate levels of health literacy can help us maintain good health, access early disease detection, and better manage health problems when they arise. 

At Signify Health, a CVS Health® company, our mission is to build trusted relationships to make people healthier. Our national network of more than 12,000 clinicians works to help people gain a more comprehensive view of their health by conducting In-Home Health Evaluations (IHEs). During an IHE, clinicians identify chronic conditions, close gaps in care, and address social determinants of health, making it possible for health plan members to get connected to the right care for their unique needs. 

October is National Health Literacy Month, which encourages health care professionals to build bridges between organizations and individuals who need health care or services to create a more equitable world where everyone can access high-quality care and achieve positive health outcomes. 

At Signify Health, a CVS Health® company, our mission is to build trusted relationships to make people healthier. Our national network of more than 12,000 clinicians works to help people gain a more comprehensive view of their health by conducting In-Home Health Evaluations (IHEs). During an IHE, clinicians identify chronic conditions, close gaps in care, and address social determinants of health, making it possible for health plan members to get connected to the right care for their unique needs. 

In the last 20 years, the number of adults diagnosed with diabetes has more than doubled –  nearly one-third of the U.S. population over the age of 65 has diabetes. People with diabetes are at a significantly higher risk of serious health conditions like heart, eye and kidney disease. Having simple and convenient access to diagnostic testing, care planning and complex condition education offers promising opportunities for Medicare Advantage (MA) plans and their members.