Metabolic syndrome is a group of medical disorders that increase the risk for coronary artery disease, stroke and Type 2 diabetes. Symptoms include high blood pressure, fasting hyperglycemia, decreased HDL cholesterol, elevated triglycerides and extra weight around the waist. Treatment includes suggested lifestyle changes, such as increased physical activity and reduced caloric intake and/or the use of medication to reduce blood pressure and LDL cholesterol. HealthInsight's on-line coaching programs are designed to help individuals get physically fit while learning how to eat healthy and manage their weight.

About 47 million adults that account for nearly 25 percent of adult population in the United States have metabolic syndrome (Source: AHA/ NHBLI Scientific Statement on Diagnosis and Management of the Metabolic Syndrome, Sept. 2005). Patients with metabolic syndrome are at twice the risk of developing cardiovascular disease over the next 5 to 10 years as individuals without the syndrome. Having this syndrome also confers a five- fold increase for developing type 3 diabetes.

More than 150,000 individuals are currently engaging in HealthInsight's value-based programs in the United States today. Solaris Health Systems Solaris Health System, a major New Jersey based hospital system, has been using HealthInsight's value-based health programs for more than a year and has seen a 17 percent cost reduction among employees participating in the program.

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