What You Should Know:
– Humana Inc. (NYSE: HUM) and kidney care provider Strive Health announced today a new multi-state, value-based care agreement for kidney care to more Medicare Advantage members.
– This expanded value-based kidney care partnership extends access to Strive’s innovative kidney care model to Humana Medicare Advantage HMO and PPO plan members living with chronic kidney disease (CKD) and end-stage kidney disease (ESKD) across five states.
Transforming Kidney Care Delivery
The agreement signifies a commitment to value-based care, a healthcare approach that prioritizes patient health outcomes and quality of life. Through this partnership, Humana members in Indiana, Illinois, Kentucky, Michigan, and northwest North Carolina will benefit from:
– Access to Strive’s value-based kidney care program.
– A dedicated interdisciplinary care team that collaborates with a member’s physician to provide whole-person care.
Services including:
– Medication management and care management.
– Dialysis access planning.
– Transplant coordination.
– Social services.
Building on a Strong Foundation
This new agreement expands on an existing relationship between Humana and Strive, which began offering value-based kidney care to Humana members in Indiana and Kentucky in 2020. The success of this initial collaboration paves the way for broader access and improved care for Humana members across the newly included states.
“Humana is committed to providing our members with evidence-based, multi-specialty kidney care,” said Jim Stodola, Humana Vice President of Trend Management. “An estimated 37 million Americans live with chronic kidney disease, and with that number continuing to grow, our priority is to continue to strengthen access to the highest levels of kidney care for our members.”
