UnitedHealthcare extends coverage to internet TV weight loss program

Minnetonka, Minn.-based UnitedHealthcare will offer more than 2.4 million members with employer-sponsored health plans access to an interactive online weight loss program.

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Effective Jan. 1, UnitedHealthcare will be the first health plan to provide the program, called Real Appeal, to members with the insurer’s benefits plan. 

Real Appeal is a personalized online weight loss program offering personal coaches and interactive internet TV shows. Members can use mobile phones, tablets or computers to video conference coaches and schedule appointments, alerts and reminders.

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