Humana and Seattle-based Northwest Physicians Network agreed to launch an accountable care organization for Humana Medicare Advantage members in the Puget Sound region to improve cost, quality and the patient experience.
The ACO uses value-based incentives to reward performance improvement and successful population health management. Under the agreement, Humana will align NPN providers with its population health capabilities, including predictive analytics, chronic care, disease management and wellness programs.
Humana now has about 1.5 million Medicare Advantage members covered by ACOs. It has more than 900 accountable care relationships in 43 states and Puerto Rico.
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