Program Goes Wherever You Go
For members, it’s that time of year when they’re looking forward to the end of winter and planning vacations with their family – picking destinations, scheduling dates. But, what about Ibis Health? No need to worry. Now you can take that with you too.
With the recent launch of Ibis Health’s newest innovation, the web based Ibis Health Member Portal, you don’t have to put a pause on feeling your best. You can continue to stay on top of your health no matter where you are — whether that’s relaxing on the beach or visiting your grandchildren out of state.
Accessible from any web browser, the mobile-friendly portal makes it easy for members to track their vitals, medications and more even when they are on the go. With just a few clicks, members can view their daily care plan, see upcoming appointments, complete tasks and reminders and participate in a virtual meeting with a member of their Ibis Health care team.
“Carting around a tablet can be troublesome,” said Senscio Systems software engineer Will Shepherd, who has spearheaded creation of the portal. “We really want to be able to provide that tablet experience anywhere you go, to make sure that, regardless of where you are, you can always have access to your information. … And the great thing about it, is it gives your care team data and insight into just how your vitals are trending or things you are doing on your vacation that can help guide you in better understanding your health.”
Members Positive Experiences
Rick Morrison is just one of the more than 125 Ibis Health members who are already taking advantage of the member portal. An engineer by training, Morrison has always been interested in recording data and analyzing trends, and his own health was no exception. Before joining Ibis Health two years ago, the 68-yearold from Taunton, used to track his weight and blood sugars in an Excel spreadsheet, though that could be cumbersome. With Ibis Health, Morrison, who is insured by MIIA (Massachusetts Interlocal Insurance Association) enjoys having access to all of his health information, including his vitals, medications and upcoming appointments, in one convenient place at no cost.
That information is even easier to access with the Ibis Health Member Portal, and when Morrison goes on vacation, he can continue to participate in the program without interruption. One of the most valuable features of the portal, Morrison said, is the ability to see up-to-theminute changes in his weight, blood pressure and other vitals over time. “Now I can just pop on the portal and look at my trends for the last 30 days, 60 days, 90 days,” Morrison said. “I don’t have to make the graphs myself, somebody else does that. All I have to do is look at it, so it’s very, very nice.”
Being able to see that data has helped Morrison to make positive changes for the better. “One of the things I’ve been focused on is getting my sugar down. I probably enter that in 3-5 times a day,” he said. “Getting to see the trend is very, very useful. I can see ‘Oh last night I had this, and this morning the number was that, let’s not do that again.’”
Association CEO Shawn Duhamel sums it up this way. “The Member Portal is the latest example why Mass Retirees has been promoting Ibis for some 6 years. Senscio is always developing new innovations to help members better manage their own care not only at home but in this case, away.
“One of the Portal’s major selling points is its availability to any Ibis Health member, whether they are new to the program or have been participating for years. “We encourage new members to ask their (Ibis) advocates about signing up for it. It’s just the easiest way for members to immediately have access to their own data right now.”
Ed Note: Since 2019 Mass Retirees has been partnering with Senscio Systems to offer the Ibis Health program to members. Designed to empower retirees with two or more chronic conditions to take control of their well-being in between doctor visits, Ibis Health utilizes a remote care team and the patented AI-powered IbisHub platform that connects members to clinical specialists in real time. Self-reported data create insights for timely intervention and early detection, and advocates work one-on-one to provide coaching and support, allowing many Ibis members to improve their health and achieve their goals in ways that work for them. Ibis Health is available to all Massachusetts retirees with Medicare Part B coverage who qualify. To learn more about the program, log onto www. ibishealth.org/voice.
ATTENTION FLORIDA MEMBERS: IBIS Now available to you!
We’re pleased to announce that Ibis is now available to our members living in the Sunshine State. “Our Florida members have been reading about Ibis and contacting us on if and when they might be able to enroll in the program in their new home state,” reports our Insurance Coordinator Cheryl Stillman, who has been participating in Ibis since the Association partnered with Senscio.
“And now your wait is over. Florida members with Medicare Part B can now enroll in Ibis and enjoy the benefits as I have.” You can learn even more about Ibis by visiting its website at www.ibishealth. org/voice.