Absolutely. Our entire model is designed to thrive under value-based arrangements. We actively seek partnerships with organizations committed to alternative payment models that reward high-quality, cost-effective care and improved patient outcomes. This is central to our mission.
Care2U is built for value-based care. We are open to various contracting options that align incentives, including:
Care2U typically partners with risk-bearing entities (ACOs, health plans, hospitals) who often perform initial identification and stratification of high-risk members based on their data. We then receive referrals for patients who could benefit from our high-acuity in-home services. For our HIPLAC (hospital-at-home) program, patients generally need to meet MCG (Milliman Care Guidelines) or similar industry-standard eligibility requirements for inpatient-level care, adapted for the home setting. We focus on patients with conditions like COPD exacerbation, CHF exacerbation, pneumonia, cellulitis, and complicated UTIs that can be safely managed at home with appropriate support.
Patient safety is paramount. Our protocols include:
Care2U prioritizes seamless collaboration. Our model includes:
Care2U reduces the total cost of care for high-risk populations by:
Yes, Care2U's model is designed to deliver significant medical cost savings. By providing emergency-level and hospital-level care in the home, we directly reduce avoidable ER visits and inpatient admissions. Our partners have seen hospital admission costs reduced by as much as 70%. For hospitals, we can help cut Medicare penalty-related readmissions by up to 75%. Our HIPLAC (High-Intensity, Physician-Led At-Home Care) program, as recognized by an Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Innovation-In-Healthcare Award, provides a lower-cost, high-quality alternative to traditional hospital care.