St. Luke’s University Health Network and Geisinger sign agreement
Geisinger sought to team up with
"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 healthcare system that aligns with our vision and values," said
Geisinger, viewed as a national model in providing both high-quality and cost-effective medical care, provides services at 12 hospital campuses and 350 sites throughout 45 counties in central, south-central and northeast
"We have earned a reputation as a high quality provider of healthcare services delivered at the lowest cost in the region," said
The objectives of the collaboration include:
- Sharing knowledge and experience related to population health and innovation around new value-based payment models.
- The introduction of a
Medicare Advantage product to be sponsored by the two health systems forMedicare recipients across theLehigh Valley . This insurance plan's objective is to offer improved management of chronic conditions and health outcomes and enhanced access to services not covered under traditionalMedicare and Medigap plans. St. Luke's 10,000 plus employees and their dependents will also become members ofGeisinger Health Plan onJanuary 1, 2017 .Geisinger Health Plan currently provides the management of pharmacy services toSt. Luke's employees.- The relationship will provide opportunities to benefit commercial and employer groups in the region.
"In this ever-evolving healthcare environment, our goal is to provide better care and better value for patients. We do this by collaborating with physicians and healthcare systems," said
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