Collaborating to Enhance Care
Evernorth https://www.evernorth.com is entering into a multi-year strategic collaboration by investing in VillageMD https://www.villagemd.com, one of the largest independent primary care groups in the U.S. with expertise in value-based care.
By collaborating with VillageMD, Evernorth will create a value -based care model to allow patients to move seamlessly between virtual, digital, and in-person physicians. By collaborating with VillageMD, healthcare costs will be reduced and patients will receive appropriate care at the right time.
As part of the collaboration, Evernorth will bring their suite of health services to VillageMD’s physicians and patients, including specialty care capabilities such as chronic condition management. VillageMD’s physicians will also benefit from Evernorth’s real time data and clinical insights at the point of diagnosis to help determine optimal treatment paths.
In another move, MDLIVE https://www.mdlive.com, an Evernorth company, has announced the next evolution of their rapidly growing virtual primary care program to help patients with chronic conditions. Beginning in 2023, millions of people with MDLIVE Virtual Primary Care covered through their health or employer, will also have access to the chronic condition management program. It will initially be available for patients with hypertension and expand throughout the year to other common chronic conditions.
Qualified patients will work with their MDLIVE primary care doctor to develop a personalized care plan that includes condition management and lifestyle goals, lab tests, medication management, and any necessary referrals to other health providers. In between regular visits, their care team will track their progress with remote monitoring through connected devices, such as blood pressure cuffs and blood glucose monitoring devices.