Virta Health Selected by CMS to Join National Health Tech Ecosystem Innovating Treatment of Chronic Metabolic Disease

Partnership to drive data-driven, coordinated care for Americans on Medicare

DENVER--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Virta Health, a leader in sustainable weight loss and diabetes reversal, announced today its selection by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) to join the newly launched Health Tech Ecosystem Initiative. As one of a small group of trusted early adopters, Virta is proud to help lead a new era of digital innovation and interoperability to better serve Americans living with chronic diseases like obesity and diabetes, particularly those on Medicare.

Under the leadership of CMS Administrator Dr. Mehmet Oz, the Health Tech Ecosystem is a public-private partnership designed to accelerate modern technology adoption in healthcare. The initiative supports a voluntary, standards-based digital health environment, bringing together apps, EHRs, and providers to integrate with CMS Aligned Networks, with the end goal being the delivery of secure, user-centered, connected tools that provide real-world value to patients and providers.

Virta will participate within the initiative’s Diabetes & Obesity Prevention and Management pillar, one of three priority areas, bringing its expertise and clinically proven approach to reversing chronic metabolic diseases in older Americans. As part of its pledge, Virta will explore the use of real clinical data from CMS Aligned Networks for personalized support, and actively engage in the Health Tech Ecosystem working group to define the technical and functional framework alongside CMS and other early adopters. Virta also shares the goal of showcasing meaningful progress by early 2026, in alignment with evolving technical specifications.

“Being selected by CMS for this critical initiative is both an honor and a responsibility,” said Sami Inkinen, Co-founder and CEO of Virta Health. “Tens of millions of Medicare beneficiaries are living with chronic metabolic conditions that are reversible—not just manageable. This effort to unleash the full power of data-driven care is a major step toward transforming health outcomes and lowering tax payer costs at scale, and is directly aligned with our mission to reverse type 2 diabetes and obesity in one billion people.”

This partnership underscores Virta’s commitment to closing the gap between information and action. This commitment will help reduce fragmentation, support provider decision-making, and improve the lives of people most impacted by chronic metabolic disease.

About Virta Health:

Virta Health is a leader in reversing chronic metabolic disease. Through a combination of precision nutrition, technology, and expert support, Virta empowers members to build longer, healthier lives—while reducing or eliminating the need for medications. Virta partners with the nation’s largest employers, payers, and pharmacy benefit managers to improve the health of their members while reducing costs. Headquartered in Denver, Colorado, Virta’s mission is to reverse diabetes and obesity in one billion people. For more information, visit www.virtahealth.com.