Download presentation
Presentation is loading. Please wait.
Published byAron Logan Modified over 8 years ago
1
The Role of the Employer: A Strategy for Controlling Healthcare Costs and Improving Quality South Carolina Business Coalition on Health May 10, 2016 Greenville SC Presenter: Orlo “Spike” Dietrich, CEO Employers Health Network Holdings
2
Change is needed to control costs The SCBCH is facilitating employer-provider collaboration to create sustainable change in healthcare delivery and give employers greater direct control over their employee benefit plans.
3
Today’s Environment The self-funded employer is: Still very concerned about cost Dissatisfied with fragmentation and unaligned vendors Dissatisfied with the system’s lack of transparency Increasing concern about clinical quality, especially as it relates to new strategies and/or products Demanding more integration and accountability among vendors
4
Healthcare Provider Trends Accelerating physician practice acquisition by hospitals Accelerating consolidation among independent physicians (IPAs) Clinically Integrated Networks (CIN) Direct provider marketing to employers Risk-based contracts Bundled procedures/pricing
5
Network Strategies Traditional Traditional PPO Network Out-of-Network Repricing Wrap Networks Emerging High Performance (Narrow) Networks Reference Based Reimbursement Performance and Risk-Sharing Contracts Increased Focus on Clinical Outcomes
6
Integrated Data, Analytics, and Reporting Increased functionality to support network strategies Ability to interface with CINs Primary source data Support holistic Population Health Management (PHM) Provider performance intelligence Predictive modeling
7
Care Management Migration to on-site, instead of telephonic Functional integration with provider partners Increased clinical sophistication Patient advocacy, engagement and empowerment Provider accountability for improved outcomes
8
Pharmacy Risk Management Universal dissatisfaction with existing models Beginning to understand the “shell” game Strong focus on specialty Seek trusted vendors
9
The EHN Difference
10
Provider Network Partnered with high quality providers statewide. Focus on quality of care and pay for performance. Comprehensive network in South Carolina with 18 hospital systems and over 3,000 physicians, including over 600 PCP’s. Plan governance supported by an provider/employer Advisory Board.
11
Third-Party Administration National Leaders in self-funding administration. High levels of claims adjudication integrity. Fully integrated technology and compliance. User friendly client and member portals.
12
Health Plans, Inc. – A Harvard Pilgrim Company More than 35 years self-funding solutions New England’s largest TPA with locations in SC and FL and growing national presence A dedicated team of more than 200 professionals 250+ self-funded employers covering 167K+ members Total medical and pharmacy claims paid in excess of $900M (2015) 96% average client retention rate (77% Nat'l. average) Market-specific solutions across industries
13
Care Management Focus on improving member health and managing benefit plan costs. Strategic management of all phases of care, from wellness through emerging conditions to chronic and catastrophic conditions. Comprehensive analysis of member gaps in care. Valuable health improvement programs and coaching.
14
Pharmacy Benefit and Risk Management Fully transparent financial model. 100% pas through pricing and rebates. Pharmacist driven clinical management. Unique specialty pharmacy strategies.
15
Integrated Total Health Management Providing transparent pharmacy benefit management services exclusively for self-funded employer group health plans. Pass-Through PBM
16
Healthcare Data Reporting and Analytics Full access to integrated data for the plan sponsor. Data analytics focused on achieving optimal healthcare and financial outcomes. Clinically integrated electronic medical records. Analytics team focused on plan improvement strategies.
17
Partner with us. For Information, contact: Lisa Wear-Ellington lwellington@scbch.org
Similar presentations
© 2025 SlidePlayer.com. Inc.
All rights reserved.