Humana, Holzer Health System enter into accountable care agreement

Gallipolis, Ohio-based Holzer Health System and Louisville, Ky.-based Humana have entered into an accountable care agreement aimed at improving health outcomes of Humana's Medicare Advantage members.

Under the agreement, Holzer — a multi-discipline healthcare system with clinical locations throughout southeaster Ohio and West Virginia — will provide coordinated care to Humana's nearly 10,000 Medicare Advantage members within Holzer's service area.

The organizations seek to improve quality of care while cutting healthcare costs. To help achieve there goal, Holzer and Humana will use tools, such as predictive analytics and wellness programs, to assist in improving health outcomes, according to a news release.

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