In this episode, we are joined by Tom Gaffney, Chief Growth Officer at Healthmap Solutions, and Eric Reimer, Chief Executive Officer at Healthmap Solutions, to discuss the strategy behind their Kidney Health Management program, their focus on earlier staged CKD patients, the collaboration between the patient, the provider, and the payer, and much more. This episode is sponsored by Healthmap Solutions.
Summary
The Strategy Behind Healthmap Solutions’ Kidney Health Management Program
Healthmap Solutions is a kidney population health management company founded in 2013. The company is contracted for approximately 125,000 kidney members and manages $3 billion in medical spend. They focus on early identification of patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) through a provider-centric program. In this episode of the Becker’s Healthcare Podcast, we are joined by Tom Gaffney, Chief Growth Officer at Healthmap Solutions, and Eric Reimer, Chief Executive Officer at Healthmap Solutions, to discuss their Kidney Health Management program and more.
Focus on Early-Staged CKD Patients
The program engages providers to pledge and work with Healthmap Solutions to provide the best care for their members. The company uses a broad network approach to work with all providers, not just a select few. The intervention offered ranges from digital interventions to nurses and clinicians, and they can even send people into the home. By having a more proactive approach, they have been able to reduce admissions by 20-30%.
Collaboration Between Providers, Patients, and Payers
Healthmap Solutions uses their proprietary IT-enabled technology platform and clinical acumen to improve financial and clinical outcomes for all stakeholders, such as payers, providers, and patients. They engage with the providers and members, slowing disease progression, optimizing renal replacement therapy, and avoiding unexpected admissions.
Product Enhancements and Future Plans
Healthmap Solutions plans to roll out product enhancements, take capitation more aggressively, and increase emphasis on Stars and HEDIS. The company expects to expand its program offerings over the next five years to cover more conditions and comorbidities, as they are working with many primary care physicians (PCPs) across the country.
Thank You to Becker’s Hospital Review
We would like to extend our thanks to Becker's Hospital Review for sponsoring this podcast episode. We invite listeners to visit the podcast page at becker's hospital review.com/podcasts to listen to more insightful discussions and learn more about Healthmap Solutions' Kidney Health Management program.
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This episode aired on 03/23/2023 and can be listened here.
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