Even as we make this #BluePremier announcement, we recognize that the hardest work begins now – that is, changing the way that we deliver #healthcare to improve its quality and make it more efficient.
We pledge to walk with the frontline doctors, nurses, NPs and PAs who provide care to our members and all North Carolinians through this journey.
We are in this together. And we applaud the vision and commitment of these 5 health systems – their leadership and the thousands of providers that care for patients.
In launching #BluePremier we confronted many challenges, both predicted and unforeseen. There were a lot of variables that opened up in a commercial ACO discussion, which is exciting, but complicated.
Our providers have diverse preferences and priorities, and we think we struck the right balance of having a standardized, efficient model with customized opportunities for each system partner.
The contract is the start, but success and sustainability require trust that we will make efforts to accomplish mutual goals. We are making new promises and entering into a broader relationship with each provider, and we have to earn trust through delivering on our end.
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During a pandemic there can be glimmers of light. I am proud to announce that we have brought production of #N95 masks (beginning to end) to #NC. THREAD
The #MadeinNC collaboration will produce nearly 2 million N95 respirators per year to fill the unmet need for #NC frontline health providers during #COVID19.
Since the onset of #COVID19, demand for N95 respirators and other PPE has outpaced current global manufacturing capabilities. N95s are still scarce and many health organizations confront the issue of counterfeits and price gauging, among other obstacles.
Under #BluePremier in 2019, @BlueCrossNC’s value-based care program, providers across 5 health systems & practices affiliated w/ @AledadeACO served 536,000 members.
These health care providers also generated an estimated $153 million through cost savings, quality improvements and slowing the rate of spending on health care. 👏👏
We need to understand how it delivers value to patients by improving outcomes, quality, and affordability of care 2/
If the right hand is #telehealth, the left hand is #valuebased payment (including #PCPCapitation) - the method of how we pay matters a lot in motivating the behaviors we need to see in our delivery system. 3/
📣‼️Good news – we've extended the deadline to Aug 14th for the financial support program 💰for independent primary care practices (Accelerate to Value).
We've received a lot of great questions. Here are answers to the top 6 to help make the smart decision to apply:
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Q1: How is the Accelerate to Value application connected to joining a Blue Premier ACO?
Answer: These are two *separate* applications. Accelerate to Value is a program that gives you upfront payments 💰 to stabilize practice revenue during #COVID19.
The Accelerate to Value application is due August 14th ‼️
As part of this program, you will need to join a Blue Premier ACO by December 31, 2020. It’s a separate process with that ACO. You have the next 5 months to consider your options for Blue Premier ACOs to join.
We are on a mission to make health care better, safer, and more affordable by transforming the health care delivery system in North Carolina.
Step 1: Change the way we pay for health care.
One of our goals is that, by 2023, every @BlueCrossNC member will have a Blue Premier provider that is accountable for their total cost of care and quality. Accountable care = better care, better experience, more efficient care.
The primary goal for this program is to provide upfront financial support that can help independent primary care practices weather this crisis. To do so, we will provide supplemental payments 💰 to stabilize @BlueCrossNC revenue at its pre-COVID-19 level.
3 step breakdown:
Step 1: Eligible independent primary care practices need to apply for the program by July 31. The application is non-binding and takes less than 10 minutes. bluecrossnc.com/accelerate-val…