Owens & Minor Launches ByramConnect Digital Platform for Chronic Health Conditions
Byram Healthcare, a leader in home-based care and a part of Owens & Minor (NYSE: OMI), has recently introduced ByramConnect™, a personalized digital health program powered by the Welldoc App®. The program leverages the advanced artificial intelligence features of the Welldoc App to analyze member data across six key health dimensions. This helps optimize outcomes for individuals with type 1 or type 2 diabetes, as well as other chronic conditions like hypertension, weight management, and cardiovascular risk. ByramConnect provides members with actionable insights and reports, which can be shared with their healthcare providers and care teams to improve overall care management.
This platform is designed to support individuals with type 1 and type 2 diabetes, as well as those managing related chronic conditions like hypertension, cardiovascular risks, and weight management. By providing real-time, AI-driven insights and coaching, ByramConnect helps users better manage their health and make informed decisions alongside their healthcare providers.
Perry Bernocchi, EVP and CEO of Owens & Minor’s Patient Direct segment, highlighted the importance of managing chronic conditions, saying, “Chronic health conditions like diabetes are complex and can have long-term health implications that require multiple supportive interventions over the course of a member’s care journey.” He further emphasized, “We’re proud to offer Byram members a clinically validated platform designed to help them achieve concrete goals, such as weight management and improved control over their diabetes, in addition to fostering behavior changes that support a lifetime of better overall health.”
A Clinically Validated Solution
ByramConnect, powered by the FDA-cleared Welldoc App, is a class II software as a medical device (SaMD) that can be used by healthcare providers and adult patients with type 1 or type 2 diabetes. Clinical studies have demonstrated that patients using the app saw significant improvements in their health, including reductions in A1C levels, lower blood pressure, and weight loss. The platform integrates patient data from various connected devices such as fitness trackers, blood glucose meters, continuous glucose monitors (CGMs), blood pressure monitors, scales, heart rate monitors, as well as medical labs and pharmacies. This holistic data view enables healthcare providers to track and monitor patient progress more effectively.
Key Benefits of ByramConnect Powered by the Welldoc App
ByramConnect offers a variety of features that help diabetes patients improve their health and manage their condition more effectively:
- Digital Coaching: The platform provides AI-driven, personalized digital coaching based on real-time data, helping patients track their progress and receive recommendations tailored to their specific health trends.
- Diet and Nutrition Support: ByramConnect offers tracking, insights, and guidance on healthy eating habits, including meal planning and restaurant recommendations based on dietary requirements.
- GLP-1 Medication Support: The app helps patients manage their GLP-1 medications, monitor potential side effects, and track medication adherence over time.
- Reporting and Insights: The platform generates health reports that provide actionable insights based on patients’ unique data, which can be shared with their care teams to inform treatment decisions.
- Mental Wellbeing: In addition to physical health, ByramConnect supports mental wellbeing by offering guidance on managing sleep, anxiety, and mood, helping patients maintain overall wellness.
Accessibility and Exclusive Offer for Byram Members
ByramConnect is available at no additional charge to Byram’s diabetes customers. The platform can be used on any device and is easily accessible via the Apple and Google Play app stores. Byram customers will soon receive an invitation email containing an exclusive access code, allowing them to download the app and start using it immediately.
About Owens & Minor
Owens & Minor, Inc. (NYSE: OMI) is a global healthcare solutions company that has been providing essential products and services to support healthcare from hospital to home for over 100 years. With more than 20,000 employees worldwide, Owens & Minor delivers comfort and confidence through its affiliated brands, including Apria®, Byram®, and HALYARD*. The company focuses on improving healthcare outcomes while ensuring the highest standards of care for patients, providers, and communities.
About Byram Healthcare
Byram Healthcare, a part of Owens & Minor, provides essential products, services, and support to help patients manage chronic and acute conditions in the home setting. Byram offers a broad portfolio of products for conditions such as diabetes, wound care, respiratory care, and urology, among others. As a trusted provider in the home healthcare space, Byram serves nearly three million patients annually, working to improve health outcomes and make healthcare more affordable for those in need.
