Health System Case Study: Allina achieves 54% engagement with digital health

Allina Health—a nonprofit health system serving individuals, families, and communities across Minnesota and western Wisconsin—recognized a critical need to increase patient engagement in diabetes management. Committed to combining cardiometabolic technology with compassionate clinical support, Allina Health sought to expand its Diabetes Self-Management Education and Support (DSMES) program through a digital health solution.

The initiative was guided by the idea that active patient participation is a key component in managing cardiometabolic conditions, influencing both health outcomes and healthcare costs.

Faced with low engagement in traditional diabetes education programs, Allina Health set out to modernize its approach. By integrating Welldoc’s AI-powered platform into its Diabetes Self-Management Education and Support (DSMES) program, Allina achieved a remarkable 54% increase in engagement among newly diagnosed patients aged 55 and older—nearly 8x the national average.

The seamless integration of digital tools into Allina’s workflows enabled timely interventions, real-time patient insights, and stronger clinical outcomes for a high-risk population.