Geisinger and St. Luke’s partner on insurance
It's an age-old problem St. Luke's
"When you get to the heart of it, we are two organizations focused on taking the best care of patients and we're excited to partner with a health-care system that aligns with our vision and values," said Geisinger CEO Dr.
One of the nation's largest rural health-care systems, Geisinger serves more than 3 million people in 45 counties in central, south-central and northeast
It was founded by
Geisinger has a reputation as a progressive and innovative organization. In a speech before
Officials at Geisinger say its savvy flows from its dual roles as health-care provider and insurer, and that
For example, as an insurer of a patient, Geisinger will have a complete record of that patient's medical tests and prescriptions, which is information it can share with the patient's doctor so the doctor can both identify opportunities for additional intervention and avoid unnecessary duplicative care. This is especially helpful with high-risk patients with chronic illnesses, according to Geisinger officials.
"It's an integration," explained St. Luke's CEO
Anderson, who also spoke at the news conference, said discussions between the two organizations began more than two years ago.
"Geisinger sought to team up with
Geisinger already collaborates similarly with hospitals in
Its seventh hospital is expected to open in
An immediate consequence of the agreement announced Wednesday is that 10,000
Additionally,
Two weeks ago,
"We will share data, resources and information to ensure that patients are getting the preventive services, tests, follow-up care and education they need in the most efficient manner, without duplication of care and unnecessary steps,"
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Tale of two health care systems
St. Luke's
Headquarters:
Hospital campuses: 7
Employees: 10,000
Headquarters:
Hospital campuses: 12
Employees: 30,000
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