Humana Inc., a leading U.S. healthcare company, announced new value-based cardiology care partnerships. The initiative supports eligible Medicare Advantage members. Moreover, it enhances access to coordinated cardiac care services. Humana builds on its existing cardiac care partnership with CVAUSA’s Novocardia Care Solutions division. In addition, the company signed new agreements with Karoo Health, US Heart and Vascular, and Chamber Cardio. As a result, Humana expands its comprehensive cardiac care program nationwide.
What This Means for Medicare Advantage Members
Eligible Humana Individual and Group Medicare Advantage members can access enhanced cardiology services. Participating cardiologists will deliver these services through value-based care models. Furthermore, the program focuses on improving the quality of life and reducing hospital admissions.
Value-based care teams will prioritize proactive, evidence-based treatment strategies. Consequently, members can prevent complications and avoid unnecessary emergency visits. Members will also gain access to a 24/7 hotline. This round-the-clock support connects them with coordinated care teams and essential resources. Therefore, members can manage heart conditions with greater confidence.
Remote patient monitoring tools will strengthen cardiac care oversight. Local care teams will track heart rate, rhythm, and blood pressure. In turn, providers can make timely adjustments before conditions worsen. Integrated care management teams will collaborate closely with participating cardiologists. Together, they will design personalized care plans. Thus, tests, medications, and dietary plans will align with each member’s needs.
Why Value-Based Cardiology Care Matters
“Managing a heart condition can feel overwhelming. Our members need integrated, coordinated, evidence-based care that meets them where they are.” -Caraline Coats, Senior Vice President Clinical Strategy at Humana
Value-based cardiology care promotes holistic and coordinated treatment. It also incentivizes providers to focus on measurable health outcomes. According to Humana’s analysis, value-based care improves quality metrics. Additionally, it increases adherence to evidence-based medicine for cardiac patients. Humana continues to lead in value-based healthcare delivery. Therefore, the company remains committed to expanding access to whole-person cardiac care.
Where the Services Are Available
Humana Medicare Advantage members can now access CVAUSA’s Novocardia Care Solutions services in Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, Illinois, North Carolina, and Iowa. Karoo Health provides services in Arizona, Illinois, Alabama, Mississippi, and Louisiana. Chamber Cardio delivers services in Maryland, Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina, Virginia, Washington, DC, and Texas. US Heart and Vascular offers services in Alabama, Arizona, Louisiana, Texas, and Kansas. Other providers remain available within the Humana network. Providers may also contract with other plan sponsors.
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News Source: Businesswire.com
