Becker's Healthcare July 18, 2019
Morgan Haefner

Humana added providers to its bundled payment models for spinal fusion surgeries and hip or knee joint replacements, the insurer said July 17.

Five things to know:

1. Humana launched its Spinal Fusion Episode-Based Model this year. Under the model, physicians and clinics are paid more for improving health outcomes and cost among spinal fusion patients.

2. The model is measured by readmissions, cervical complications and lumbar complications, as well as average risk-adjusted episodic cost of care.

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Topics: Bundled Payments, Health System / Hospital, Insurance, Payer, Payment Models, Physician, Primary care, Provider, Value Based
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