Manage high blood pressure and/or Type 2 diabetes on the go.
Manage high blood pressure and/or Type 2 diabetes on the go.
Ochsner Digital Medicine uses smart technology and a devoted care team that sticks with you to help you reach your goals.
"They are so in tune and know exactly what they’re talking about. They’ve been able to answer every question I’ve had."
– Samera W., Hypertension Program
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Schedule a 15-minute virtual consultation to learn more about how you can take control of your health.
Here’s how to get started.
Don’t lose your vacation days visiting the doctor.
Be Well @ Shell has partnered with Ochsner Digital Medicine to help you manage high your blood pressure/Type 2 diabetes from your phone, on your schedule.
Get started online
Take your first reading
Receive your digital health device (blood pressure cuff or glucometer) and follow the easy setup guide.
Meet your care team
Connect with your clinician, who can adjust your medication, and your health coach, who can offer advice, over the phone.
What programs do we offer?
We offer two nationally recognized programs that deliver customized care without the need to go into the office.
- Take readings from home with a digital blood pressure cuff that connects to your smartphone.
- Get treatment from a licensed clinician who monitors your readings and adjusts medications as needed.*
- Create healthy habits with advice and support from your health coach.
High Blood Pressure
Type 2 Diabetes
- Measure your blood sugar with a digital glucometer that connects to your smartphone.
- Manage Type 2 diabetes with real-time adjustments to medications from a licensed clinician.*
- Create healthy habits essential for diabetes control with support from your health coach.
of patients achieved blood pressure control after 6 months
of patients achieved their A1C goal after 6 months
*Our team adjusts medications for hypertension/Type 2 diabetes only.
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Patient Success Stories
*Our team adjusts medications for hypertension/Type 2 diabetes only.
Ochsner Digital Medicine uses smart technology and a devoted care team to help you reach your goals.
Schedule a 15-minute virtual visit at no cost to see if Digital Medicine is right for you.
Here’s how to get started.
Get started online.
Take your first reading.
Receive your digital health device (blood pressure cuff or glucometer) and follow the easy setup guide.
Here’s how to get started.
Connect with your clinician, who can adjust your medication, and your health coach, who can offer advice, over the phone.
Meet with your care team.
Get started online.
Schedule a 15-minute virtual visit at no cost to see if Digital Medicine is right for you.
Take your first reading.
Receive your digital health device (blood pressure cuff or glucometer) and follow the easy setup guide.
Meet with your care team.
Connect with your clinician, who can adjust your medication, and your health coach, who can offer advice, over the phone.
Is Digital Medicine right for me?
Digital Medicine is a clinically proven program that helps patients manage their high blood pressure and/or Type 2 diabetes from home while staying connected to a dedicated care team — we’ve helped thousands of patients achieve their health goals. Schedule a no cost virtual visit to see if Digital Medicine is right for you.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Digital Medicine right for me?
We help thousands of patients manage their high blood pressure from home every day. Schedule a video consultation to find out if Digital Medicine is right for you.
Ochsner Digital Medicine is a covered service for Medicare Part A & Part B beneficiaries (subject to applicable patient responsibility amounts). A digital blood pressure cuff is provided at no additional cost to eligible patients.
We work with you one-on-one to manage your blood pressure between visits with your doctor. You will still need to visit your regular provider for all other care.
What will it cost?
What will it cost?
Do I have to go to the doctor’s office?
Do I have to go to the doctor’s office?
Do I have to go to the doctor’s office?
Do I have to go to the doctor’s office?
You can participate in Digital Medicine from the comfort of your home – no office visits required.
You can participate in Digital Medicine from the comfort of your home – no office visits required.
Does this replace my regular provider?
Is someone monitoring me 24/7?
Does this replace my regular provider?
Is someone monitoring me 24/7?
We work with you one-on-one to manage your blood pressure between visits with your doctor. You will still need to visit your regular provider for all other care.
Is someone monitoring me 24/7?
While we are not a 24/7 monitoring service, our team will regularly review your readings and help you control your blood pressure.
Where is Digital Medicine available?
Currently, we are open to residents of Florida, Texas, Illinois, Pennsylvania, New Mexico, Nevada, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Alabama. We will be available in all fifty states soon. Find out more at ochsner.org/digitalmedicine.
Ochsner Digital Medicine is a covered service under Be Well @ Shell's health insurance plan. The high blood pressure program and blood pressure cuff are available at no cost to you. Additionally, the Type 2 diabetes program, glucometer and supplies are also available at no cost to you. Get started today by scheduling a no-cost virtual visit.
We work with you one-on-one to manage your blood pressure between visits with your doctor. You will still need to visit your regular provider for all other care.
What will it cost?
What will it cost?
Does this replace my regular primary care provider?
Do I have to go to the doctor’s office?
Do I have to go to the doctor’s office?
Do I have to go to the doctor’s office?
You can participate in Digital Medicine from the comfort of your home – no office visits required.
Digital Medicine works with you to manage your high blood pressure and/or Type 2 diabetes between visits to your provider. You will still need to visit your provider for routine visits and all other care.
Do I have to visit my Digital Medicine care team in person?
Is someone monitoring me 24/7?
Does this replace my regular provider?
Is someone monitoring me 24/7?
While we are not a 24/7 monitoring service, the Ochsner Digital Medicine care team will regularly review your readings and help you manage your blood pressure and/or Type 2 diabetes through medication management and recommended lifestyle changes.
A clinician monitors your readings and can adjust your medications; your health coach will help you make small changes to build healthy habits with advice and support.
You can participate in Digital Medicine from the comfort of your home — no office visits are required.
You will need to submit regular readings and talk with your Digital Medicine care team to participate in the program.
Is someone monitoring me 24/7?
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Digital Medicine right for me?
Digital Medicine is a clinically proven program that helps patients manage their high blood pressure and/or Type 2 diabetes from home while staying connected to a dedicated care team — we’ve helped thousands of patients achieve their health goals. Schedule a no cost virtual visit to see if Digital Medicine is right for you.
Frequently Asked Questions
What will it cost?
Ochsner Digital Medicine is a covered service under Be Well @ Shell’s health insurance plan. The high blood pressure program and blood pressure cuff are available at no cost to you. Additionally, the Type 2 diabetes program, glucometer and supplies are also available at no cost to you. Get started today by scheduling a no-cost virtual visit.
Does this replace my regular primary care provider?
Digital Medicine works with you to manage your high blood pressure and/or Type 2 diabetes between visits to your provider. You will still need to visit your provider for routine visits and all other care.
Do I have to visit my Digital Medicine care team in person?
You can participate in Digital Medicine from the comfort of your home — no office visits are required.
You will need to submit regular readings and talk with your Digital Medicine care team to participate in the program.
Is someone monitoring me 24/7?
While we are not a 24/7 monitoring service, our team will regularly review your readings and help you manage your blood pressure and/or Type 2 diabetes over the phone.
A clinician monitors your readings and can adjust your medications; your health coach will help you make small changes to build healthy habits with advice and support.
Now available to eligible Be Well @ Shell plan members at no cost.
Get care from a team that reaches out to you.
Your personal care team monitors your readings to help make treatment decisions. Have a question? You can reach out to them directly over the phone or from the MyChart app.
Receive advice personalized to you.
Your clinician can adjust your medications on the spot as your needs change.* And your personal health coach will help you design a healthy living plan that you can stick to.
See your progress.
Your digital health device sends readings to your smartphone automatically.
Get care from a team that reaches out to you.
Your personal care team monitors your readings to help make treatment decisions. Have a question? You can reach out to them directly over the phone or from the MyChart app.
Receive advice personalized to you.
Your clinician can adjust your medications on the spot as your needs change.* And your personal health coach will help you design a healthy living plan that you can stick to.
See your progress.
Your digital health device sends readings to your smartphone automatically.
Benefits of Ochsner Digital Medicine
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