Value-based care arrangements significantly reduce costs and improve outcomes for people with chronic kidney disease and end-stage renal disease, according to a report from Humana. The report pointed to Humana’s commitment in the space, backed by studies showing the importance of preventive care for patients needing kidney treatment. Patients in value-based arrangements experience 5% fewer unnecessary hospital admissions than their fee-for-service counterparts, Humana discovered among its 2023 Medicare Advantage members. Since VBC engagement has increased since 2019 among members with chronic kidney disease, the company’s medical expense ratio for this group has dropped more than 12%.
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Source: https://www.fiercehealthcare.com/payers/humana-finds-vbc-leads-fewer-hospital-admissions-kidney-patients