SmartDiabetes aims to establish a comprehensive, value-based model for diabetes management to improve health outcomes for people living with diabetes (PwD) and reduce systemic costs.
The project combines the use of the SocialDiabetes digital therapy platform with the development of a value-based reimbursement model for healthcare payers and a data-driven operating model for healthcare organisations to guide the effective adoption of the solution.
WP leader: SocialDiabetes (SD) and Universidad Politécnica de Madrid (UPM)
Objectives:
- Ensure the timely execution of the work plan while maintaining efficient information exchange within the consortium
- Document progress and results, providing timely reports
- Anticipate and mitigate complications that may affect the progress of planned actions
Tasks:
T1.1 | Project Management, Coordination, and Internal Communication (Lead: SD)
- Coordinate and supervise partner activities
- Establish a steering group
- Develop the consortium agreement
T1.2 | Progress Monitoring, Documentation, and Reporting (Lead: UPM)
- Oversee the execution of all planned tasks
- Produce project documentation and reports for EIT Health
T1.3 | Risk Monitoring and Management (Lead: Karolinska Institutet)
- Identify potential risks that may jeopardise project execution
- Develop avoidance plans for each identified risk
T1.4 | External Communication and Marketing (Lead: IDF Europe)
- Plan and execute actions to create awareness beyond SmartDiabetes
- Prepare for the launch of the scalability plan to ensure continuity after the project ends
WP leader: SocialDiabetes (SD)
Objectives:
- Deploy technical tools necessary for executing clinical activities
- Facilitate the integration of SmartDiabetes into existing care flows
- Establish infrastructure for data collection to assess and monitor the value of SmartDiabetes
Tasks:
T2.1 | Technical Integration of SocialDiabetes (Lead: SD)
- Ensure technical feasibility and customisation for pilot deployments in clinical environments
- Integrate experience from Getafe IT projects, including nutritional and exercise content
T2.2 | Clinical Integration into Care Flow & Patient Journey (Lead: SERMAS)
- Develop a deployment plan for SmartDiabetes in participating clinics
- Enable execution of a pragmatic clinical study
T2.3 | Analysis of Digital Readiness for People with Diabetes (65+ years) (Lead: e-Seniors)
- Identify barriers and challenges in adopting digital tools
- Improve patient engagement in the clinical study and long-term diabetes management
T2.4 | Data Management of Integrated Systems (Lead: UPM)
- Ensure legal compliance for data access
- Set up communication infrastructure to collect and monitor relevant data
T2.5 | Production of Scorecard and Value Dashboard (Lead: Karolinska Institutet)
- Develop a Scorecard to track key value-assessment metrics
- Create a visual dashboard to support healthcare professionals and payors in evaluating SmartDiabetes’ impact
WP leader: Servicio Madrileño de Salud (SERMAS)
Objectives:
- Plan and execute clinical studies to evaluate the feasibility of the SmartDiabetes model
- Collect and analyse data to generate evidence supporting acceptance, adoption, and scalability strategies (WP4 & WP5)
- Identify key measures contributing to value generation in diabetes care management
Tasks:
T3.1 | Planning Activities for Clinical Studies (Lead: SERMAS)
- Develop a customised study plan to test the feasibility of SmartDiabetes
- Collect data across the quadruple aim dimensions to validate value-driven care models
T3.2 | Implementation of Clinical Studies (Lead: SERMAS)
- Execute clinical studies in Madrid and Stockholm
- Bucharest and Catalonia will observe and analyse the progress
- Data gathered will be analysed in T3.3 and T3.5
T3.3 | Data Gathering and Information Collection (Lead: SD)
- Collect clinical study data and insights on High-Value Care across Europe
- Provide key inputs for WP4 and WP5
- Critical task for the project’s success
T3.4 | Health Economics, Socio-Economic Impact, and System Improvement Measurements (Lead: LSC)
- Conduct a quadruple aim analysis of collected data
- Produce evidence to support adoption, acceptance, and scalability
- Define KPIs for value generation and report them
T3.5 | Evaluation of Results and Knowledge Transfer for Impact & Business Development (Lead: Air Liquide)
- Follow up on clinical studies and analyse results (T3.2, T3.3, T3.4)
- Assess impact and contribute findings to Value-Care Plan (WP4) and Business Model & Scalability Plan (WP5)
- Deliver final evaluation report
WP leader: Karolinska Institutet
Objectives:
- Describe the improved care flow and patient journey enabled by SmartDiabetes
- Develop a Value-Driven Model for diabetes care, customised to each participating region
- Create flexible implementation and reimbursement plans adaptable to different healthcare scenarios
Tasks:
T4.1 | State-of-the-Practice of Value-Driven Care (Lead: SD)
- Study the current status of value-driven care in four European regions
- Propose region-specific adoption strategies for value-driven care
T4.2 | Value in Delivering Care with SmartDiabetes (Lead: Karolinska Institutet)
- Analyse current care flows and patient journeys through stakeholder interviews
- Use Metro Maps, Process Mining, and Value Stream Mapping to assess integrated care
- Incorporate data from clinical investigations and past SocialDiabetes deployments
- Identify and qualify the high-value care delivered by SmartDiabetes
T4.3 | Value-Driven Reimbursement Model (Lead: Air Liquide)
- Define selection criteria for value-generating reimbursement parameters
- Develop a reimbursement algorithm based on Air Liquide’s approach
T4.4 | Definition of Flexible Implementation Strategies (Lead: Air Liquide)
- Analyse diabetes care management in each care setting (based on T3.5 & T4.1 results)
- Identify deployment challenges and supporting factors
- Conduct gap analysis to create implementation blueprints
- Produce flexible strategies for different healthcare scenarios
WP leader: Air Liquide Santé International (ALSI)
Objectives:
- Assess the market landscape across Europe for SmartDiabetes adoption
- Develop strategic networking actions to facilitate market entry and expansion
- Ensure sustainable business growth through commercialisation and scalability strategies
Tasks:
T5.1 | Market Analysis (Lead: ALSI)
- Conduct a comprehensive assessment of needs, barriers, and opportunities in chronic disease management
- Analyse multiple European markets and regions to identify trends and demand
T5.2 | Design of Pre-commercial Relationships (Lead: IDF Europe)
- Identify key stakeholders who can facilitate SmartDiabetes adoption
- Develop networking actions to promote Digital Medical Devices in a value-based framework
T5.3 | Scalability Plan (Lead: ALSI)
- Builds on insights from T3.5, T4.1, and T4.4 to create a growth strategy
- Ensures the business model can expand sustainably across new markets
T5.4 | Business Growth & Revenue Model (Lead: ALSI)
- Develop a business plan including:
- Revenue model integrating different sales streams
- Marketing cost analysis aligned with commercialisation strategies
- Financial projections ensuring long-term sustainability
- Aligns with EIT Health’s long-term sustainability goals
T5.5 | Marketing & Commercialisation Strategy (Lead: ALSI)
- Create a Marketing and Commercialisation Plan
- Support market penetration and business expansion efforts
- Ensures the effective exploitation of SmartDiabetes results