Cigna and San Ramon, Calif.-based Hill Physicians Medical Group are teaming up to enhance access to quality healthcare and care coordination services.
Here are five points:
1. The program will begin July 1 and offer services to more than 12,000 consumers with a Cigna health plan.
2. These consumers will receive care from 1,300 Hill Physicians Medical Group physicians who are involved in the partnership.
3. The partnership is under the Cigna Collaborative Care umbrella, which is a value-based delivery model. The initiative aims to accomplish goals similar to accountable care organizations, including better health, affordability and patient experience.
4. Cigna Collaborative Care programs are closing care gaps; emphasizing appropriate use of emergency rooms; and encouraging preventive health appointments.
5. Hill Physicians Medical Group will hire registered nurse clinical care coordinators who will assist patients with chronic conditions through the care process. These care coordinators will work closely with Cigna case managers to advance physician and Cigna coordination.