Mercy, Humana partner to expand access to virtual, value-based care
The health system and payer are joining forces to offer Medicare Advantage patients access to Mercy s telehealth center. They also plan to implement a value-based payment model, tying reimbursement for Mercy clinicians to care quality measures.
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On the heels of a coordinated care agreement with Anthem, St. Louis-based Mercy is partnering with another health insurer.
On Thursday, the health system announced it was entering into an agreement with Louisville, Kentucky-based Humana to expand patient access to virtual health resources.
Per the new agreement, Humana’s Medicare Advantage members who are patients at Mercy facilities and physician practices will gain in-network access to Mercy Virtual. Staffed with more than 300 clinicians, Mercy Virtual offers 24/7 telehealth services, including virtual primary care at home.
Humana has unveiled a new virtual care partnership with Missouri-based Mercy. (Getty/airdone)
Humana is teaming with Missouri-based health system Mercy to grow access to virtual health resources.
Humana s Medicare Advantage members will have in-network access to Mercy Virtual, the system s hospital without beds, the companies announced Thursday. Mercy Virtual is staffed with more than 300 clinicians and provides care around the clock, including virtual primary care.
As part of the partnership, Mercy is also entering into a value-based care arrangement with Humana.
“This agreement unites two organizations striving to offer care that is more accessible, personalized and coordinated a commitment that is more important than ever right now,” said Jeremy Gaskill, Humana regional Medicare president, in a statement. “We’re pleased to broaden our efforts to improve the health and well-being of people in the communities we serve by teaming up with Mercy, an organization that shar