News Report | October 21, 2018
Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield Of New Jersey Reports 4% Lower Cost For Commercial Members In Value-Based Arrangements
During 2017, Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey (Horizon BCBSNJ) commercial members who received care from a physician participating in the organization’s value-based care initiative had better outcomes than other members. Those who received care from a physician in the value-based program had a 4% lower total cost of care trend, and they had 4% fewer hospital inpatient admissions. They also had a higher rate of screening for colorectal cancer (6% higher) and breast cancer (7% higher).
The commercial members with chronic health conditions who received care from a value-based physician also had better . . .