Interwell Health, Providence Health sign agreement on care for patients with CKD, ESKD
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Key takeaways:
- Interwell Health launches value-based care initiative for patients with chronic kidney CKD and ESKD.
- The initiative will focus on reducing the number of Providence Health patients needing emergent dialysis.
Interwell Health has launched a value-based care initiative with Providence Health Plan that will provide earlier identification, education and support to members with late-stage chronic kidney disease and end-stage kidney disease.
“Providence Health Plan has long been out front driving the shift to new models of care that include a more integrated approach with providers in Oregon,” Robert Gluckman, MD, chief medical officer for Providence Health Plan, said in a press release. “We are excited to partner with Interwell Health and leverage their comprehensive model to slow progression of chronic kidney disease, provide more access to transplant and home dialysis and avoid unnecessary hospitalizations.”
In coordination with Interwell Health nephrologists, the partnership will activate a team of specialized resources, including social workers, dietitians, nurses, pharmacists and peer mentors, to help members with CKD manage this complex condition, according to the release.
“We know that earlier education and support in tight alignment with physician practices can have a big impact on patient outcomes,” George Hart, MD, chief medical officer for Interwell Health. “We look forward to working closely with Providence Health Plan to help identify patients earlier in their disease progression and provide the support those patients need to live their best lives.”
The earlier identification of kidney disease and subsequent interventions implemented under this partnership seek to reduce the number of patients needing urgent dialysis in the hospital, Interwell said in the release. The company said it has successfully reduced hospital admissions by 34% for members in its other value-based care plans.
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