Capital BlueCross and WellSpan Health Announce Plans to Form Strategic Partnership to Drive Better Health, Lower Costs
Capital
BlueCross and WellSpan Health plan to strengthen their longstanding
relationship through an enhanced partnership that will focus on improving
health and lowering costs for Central Pennsylvania employers and healthcare
consumers.
The
two organizations have agreed to enter into a long-term agreement, which would
be finalized in the coming months and would coordinate the financing and
delivery of healthcare to improve the quality, efficiency and overall
experience for WellSpan Health patients who are Capital BlueCross members.
“Capital BlueCross and WellSpan Health have a shared history of offering consumers access to high quality care. This partnership enables us to create even more innovative and affordable solutions for our members and our community,” said Gary D. St.
Hilaire, president and CEO of Capital BlueCross. “We are making our commitment to remaining the leaders in healthcare value and quality through implementation of this advanced-care delivery partnership.”
The strategic partnership will leverage WellSpan’s system-wide electronic health record and Capital BlueCross’ data systems to explore:
- New product offerings and care coordination programs
for employers
- Expanded Medicare offerings in Adams, Franklin,
northern Lancaster, Lebanon and York counties
- Innovative digital health strategies
- Navigation tools to help consumers find the most
appropriate medical or pharmacy care for their needs
- Payment arrangements that are
focused on improved quality and outcomes
- Ways to better use data and analytics to improve
patient experience
- Enhanced access by WellSpan Health to Geneia’s robust data and analytics toolset. Geneia®
LLC, a subsidiary of Capital BlueCross, is a national market
leader in population health management tools that help drive high-quality,
value-based care.
“As we look for a multitude of ways to enhance the value of the care we deliver, we see great benefit in working more closely with organizations that provide health care coverage to the patients we serve, especially those that share WellSpan’s commitment to transforming the care experience,” said Roxanna
L. Gapstur, Ph.D., R.N., president and CEO of WellSpan Health. “As part of this commitment, we look forward to working closely with the Capital BlueCross family of companies to improve the health of the people we mutually serve.”
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About
Capital BlueCross
Capital BlueCross, headquartered in Harrisburg, Pa., is the leading health solutions and insurance company in Central Pennsylvania and the Lehigh Valley. A partner in the community’s health for more than 80 years, Capital BlueCross offers health insurance products, services and technology solutions that provide peace of mind to consumers and promote health and wellness for our customers.
More
than a health insurer, the company delivers innovative solutions through a
family of diversified businesses that is creating a healthier future and
lowering health care costs. Among these solutions are patient-focused care
models, leading-edge data analytics, and digital health technologies.
Additionally, Capital BlueCross is growing a network of Capital Blue health and
wellness stores that provide in-person service and inspiration to help people
reach their health goals. Capital BlueCross is an independent licensee of the
BlueCross BlueShield Association.
About
WellSpan Health
WellSpan Health is an integrated health
system that serves the communities of central Pennsylvania and northern
Maryland. The organization is comprised of approximately 1,500 employed
physicians and advanced practice clinicians, a regional behavioral health
organization, a home care organization, eight respected hospitals, more than
19,000 employees, and more than 170 patient care locations. WellSpan is a
charitable, mission-driven organization, committed to exceptional care for all,
lifelong wellness and healthy communities.
