We also expect it to reduce costs for health care consumers and their employers. When the device indicates a likely attack, the patient can administer medication to stop or mitigate it. The project is designed to supplement care by the personal physician, not replace it.
Participation is voluntary, and all reports are confidential.
Participants' medical information will not be shared with employers, and their insurance coverage will not be affected in any way. The outcome will determine whether the project should be continued and expanded to other CalPERS health plans. Asthma is one of the most common chronic ailments. It is estimated that more than 10 million Americans suffer from it. Three million of them are children and teenagers.