Dedicated Senior Medical Center and Humana Announce Medicare Network Agreement for Dedicated’s First Four Clinics in Philadelphia
Teaming Up to Offer Patient-Centered Care for Humana Medicare Advantage Members at Locations in Mayfair,
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Dedicated offers affordable, “high-touch” primary care at centers that are focused on Medicare beneficiaries and are physician-led. The agreement gives Humana Medicare Advantage HMO members in-network access at Dedicated’s first four locations in
High-touch primary care for Medicare-eligible seniors reduces hospital admissions, decreases healthcare costs, and improves patient use of preventive medication. Dedicated centers focus on detecting and managing high-risk diseases while providing preventive care and services as well, including:
- Daily walk-in and same-day appointments when needed
- On-site specialist doctors, medication dispensing, x-rays, tests, and screenings
- Substantively more face-to-face time with physicians
- Well-being classes, such as tai chi and yoga
“Dedicated is excited to welcome Humana Medicare Advantage members to our four new
“This agreement reflects Humana’s continuing dedication to the health and well-being of our Medicare Advantage members, which includes increasing access to quality care,” said
Dedicated contracts with Medicare Advantage health plans, including Humana Medicare Advantage HMO plans in
- More personal time with health professionals and personalized care that is tailored to each person’s unique health situation;
- Access to proactive health screenings and programs that are focused on preventing illness;
- Improved care for people living with chronic conditions with a focus on avoiding health complications;
- Leveraging technologies, such as data analytics, that connect physicians and help them work as a team to coordinate care around the patient; and
- Reimbursement to physicians linked to the health outcomes of their patients rather than based solely on the quantity of services they provide (fee-for-service).
Humana has an extensive and growing value-based care presence. As of
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Dedicated operates four primary care medical practices serving seniors in diverse
Dedicated’s (ChenMed’s) mission is to honor seniors with affordable VIP care that delivers better health. To do that, Dedicated relies on innovative technology and a talented, resourceful, and compassionate team of providers. Founded by Dr.
About Humana
To accomplish that, we support physicians and other health care professionals as they work to deliver the right care in the right place for their patients, our members. Our range of clinical capabilities, resources and tools – such as in-home care, behavioral health, pharmacy services, data analytics and wellness solutions – combine to produce a simplified experience that makes health care easier to navigate and more effective.
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Humana is a Medicare Advantage HMO organization with a Medicare contract. Enrollment in any Humana plan depends on contract renewal. Other providers are available in our network. The provider may also contract with other Plans.
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