Definity Consumer-Driven Health (CDH) Impact Study

July 12, 2006 Definity Consumer-Driven Health (CDH) Impact Study Definity Health has a large consumer-driven health plan (CDHP) membership. It serves 1.7 million people in CDHPs and administers about 200,000 health savings accounts. Between 2003 and 2005, cost and health care utilization among 40,000 CDHP members and 15,000 individuals in preferred provider organizations (PPO) were under evaluation. The individuals were part of a closed group comprising four employers. The statistical analysis made adjustments to control for variables such as selection demographics, health status, outliers, benefit plan, and geographic mix. Slightly more CDHP members used . . .