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. Shares0
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.