Humana’s value-based kidney care strategy: 5 things to know

Becker's Healthcare June 12, 2024
Rylee Wilson

Value-based strategy helped Humana improve outcomes and reduce costs for patients with chronic kidney disease and end-stage renal disease.

The company published an issue brief detailing its strategy for value-based kidney care June 11.

Here are five things to know from the brief:

1. As engagement with value-based programs has increased, the medical expense ratios among Humana members has dropped. In 2019, Humana patients with chronic kidney disease had a medical expense ratio of over 100%. This number dropped to 88% in 2024.
2. Patients with chronic kidney disease and end-stage renal disease were more likely to follow up with nephrologists when compared to patients in a fee-for-service-only...

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