CenterWell Senior Primary Care and Conviva Senior Primary Care announced a new partnership. They are now working with Thyme Care. This partnership provides comprehensive Cancer Care Support. It is available for eligible patients. The collaboration began on December 1. It extends across seven states. These states include Florida, Georgia, and Texas. They also cover Nevada, North Carolina, and Tennessee. Finally, patients in South Carolina are also included.
Thyme Care provides 24/7 access to a virtual team. This team includes oncology-trained clinicians. This specialized support helps patients manage their cancer diagnosis. It also keeps them connected to their medical team. Consequently, patients may avoid unnecessary hospital visits. Cancer care accounts for over ten percent of all Medicare spending. Therefore, the need for better coordination is essential. Patients benefit from this integrated approach.
Improving Patient Outcomes and Coordination
Navigating a cancer diagnosis often feels overwhelming. It requires strong collaboration between care teams. Thyme Care strengthens this critical connection. They partner with CenterWell and Conviva physicians. This integration extends care into the full cancer journey. It enhances communication and lowers the total cost of care.
Dr. Sanjay Shetty, President of CenterWell, discussed this integration. He highlighted the importance of their patient relationships.
“Our primary care physicians build deep, trusted relationships with patients, which is the foundation for helping them live healthier, more fulfilling lives. With Thyme Care, we are extending that same level of compassionate, coordinated care to the cancer journey. Our patients benefit from an extra layer of support, and our physicians gain a specialized team focused on improving outcomes and easing the burden of cancer care.”
The agreement represents a scalable model. It is designed for complex specialty conditions like cancer. CenterWell’s approach is focused on value-based care.
Dr. Brad Diephuis, President and COO at Thyme Care, noted the complexity.
“A cancer diagnosis is one of the most challenging and complex experiences that patients and their families will face in the health care system, often requiring them to navigate multiple providers and treatment decisions. Thyme Care extends the work of CenterWell’s primary care teams by providing continuous support that helps patients manage this complexity.”
Eligible patients get continuous, high-touch support. This includes social work and palliative care. Furthermore, this collaboration shows how primary and oncology care can work together effectively. Ultimately, this partnership ensures stronger Cancer Care Support. This new model helps patients navigate cancer with more confidence and clarity. The partnership will deliver enhanced Cancer Care Support to seniors.
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