Michael Follick, Ph.D. explains the importance of Behavioral Science in Managing Chronic Conditions Brand Story 02 Jun 2021, 08:22 GMT+10 Focused on people's health, Michael Follick, Ph.D., CEO of Abacus Health Solutions, discusses the importance of behavioral science in managing chronic illness in this interview. While talking about Abacus Health Solutions, Dr. Follick discusses the foundational factors within the company that drive improved health outcomes and reduce the risk and costs of chronic conditions like diabetes.. Listen to the full interview of Michael Follick, Ph.D. with Adam Torres on Mission Matters Innovation Podcast. A Ph.D. and psychologist by profession, Dr. Follick is driven by his mission to establish a strong relationship between medicine and human behavior. According to his school of thought, the development and treatment of a disease is aligned with lifestyle and genetic factors. Taking a behavioral science approach to managing disease that encourages completion of evidence based standards of care directly affects clinical and financial outcomes for patients and payers alike.