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June 6, 2018 newswires No comments Views: 4

Survey of Major Health Systems Reveals that 27 Percent Intend Launch of Medicare Advantage, Though Most Lack Confidence in Ability to Succeed

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ST. LOUIS, June 6, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Lumeris, the industry leader in value-based care solutions, today announced that 27 percent of major U.S. health system executives participating in a recent survey intend to launch a Medicare Advantage plan in the next four years. The survey also found that only 29 percent of those respondents planning to launch a Medicare Advantage plan felt confident in their organization's ability to do so successfully.

Lumeris serves as a long-term operating partner for organizations that are committed to the transition from volume-to value-based care and delivering superior clinical and financial outcomes. We guide health systems and providers through seamless transitions, enabling them to deliver better, more affordable care across populations—with improved outcomes. Lumeris was awarded 2017 Best in KLAS for value-based care managed services for helping clients improve clinical and financial outcomes. (PRNewsfoto/Lumeris)

"These survey findings are consistent with our conversations with healthcare executives across the country who are feeling a sense of urgency around Medicare Advantage strategies but also realize that this type of work is vastly different than traditional health system operations," said Jeff Carroll, executive director of health plans at Lumeris.

According to the 90 surveyed executives from major health systems, their top reason for launching a Medicare Advantage plan is the opportunity to capture more value by controlling a greater portion of the premium dollar as compared to fee-for-service Medicare. Other key drivers cited include market and regulatory trends supporting Medicare Advantage. In particular, shrinking Medicare margins could threaten the viability of hospitals and health systems as the senior population continues to grow and becomes a larger proportion of providers' patient panels.

Survey respondents also recognized that launching a Medicare Advantage plan will be challenging due to the complexities of operating an insurance plan which are far different than the capabilities required to successfully operate a health system. They also shared concerns about the significant financial investment required and an overall lack of expertise in the health plan space. The majority of respondents, 59 percent, indicated they were likely to utilize outside resources to launch their plans—and that those resources are very likely to include a vendor partner that can mitigate operational risk.

"Launching and managing a Medicare Advantage plan requires skills beyond the core competencies of most health systems, which is one reason many provider-sponsored plans fail in the first few years," said Carroll. "Through those failures, it has become clear that providers who select the right partners increase the likelihood for greater success in a shorter period of time. That's why the Lumeris model, which encourages providers to partner with a collaborative payer to reduce financial risks, and with an operational partner to handle contracting, compliance, utilization management, and various day-to-day plan activities, is gaining traction so quickly. We couldn't be more pleased to help health systems translate their Medicare Advantage 'plans' into reality and enable them to deliver better care at lower costs for seniors."

ABOUT LUMERIS

Lumeris serves as a long-term operating partner for organizations that are committed to the transition from volume-to value-based care and delivering extraordinary clinical and financial outcomes. We guide health systems and providers through seamless transitions from volume to value, enabling them to deliver improved and more affordable care across populations—with better outcomes. And, we work collaboratively with payers to align contracts and engage physicians in programs that drive high-quality, cost-effective care with satisfied consumers—and engaged physicians.

An industry recognized leader, Lumeris won the 2018 Best in KLAS award for value-based care managed services for helping clients deliver improved clinical and financial outcomes. This was the third year it received this distinguished award. For the past seven years, Essence Healthcare, Lumeris' inaugural client with more than 65,000 members in Missouri and Illinois, has received 4.5 to 5 Stars from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. Lumeris is committed to delivering these same results with its multi-payer/multi-population clients to meet their goals and missions.

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Amendola Communications for LumerisLisa Chernikoff, 734-678-5513
[email protected]

LumerisChristopher Currington, 314-770-3723
[email protected]

 

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