CenterWell, Icon Health Collaborate to Transform Musculoskeletal Care for Seniors
CenterWell Senior Primary Care and Conviva Senior Primary Care have partnered with Icon Health to provide integrated musculoskeletal care for seniors in Palm Beach County. The collaboration embeds specialized advanced practice providers in primary care centers, offering both in-person and virtual care delivery options.
The partnership focuses on treating musculoskeletal conditions like back pain, arthritis, and joint injuries, which are major causes of disability among seniors. Icon's value-based care model emphasizes early intervention, precise diagnosis, and personalized treatment plans. The program features virtual-first access to specialists, proactive coordinated care, and decision support tools for symptom identification.
The service accepts patients with Original Medicare and various Medicare Advantage plans, ensuring accessibility for eligible seniors.
CenterWell Senior Primary Care e Conviva Senior Primary Care hanno collaborato con Icon Health per fornire assistenza muscoloscheletrica integrata per gli anziani nella contea di Palm Beach. La collaborazione prevede l'inserimento di fornitori di servizi avanzati specializzati nei centri di assistenza primaria, offrendo sia opzioni di assistenza di persona che virtuali.
Il partenariato si concentra sul trattamento di condizioni muscoloscheletriche come il mal di schiena, l'artrite e le lesioni articolari, che sono cause principali di disabilità tra gli anziani. Il modello di assistenza basato sul valore di Icon enfatizza l'intervento precoce, la diagnosi precisa e piani di trattamento personalizzati. Il programma offre accesso prioritario virtuale a specialisti, assistenza coordinata proattiva e strumenti di supporto decisionale per l'identificazione dei sintomi.
Il servizio accetta pazienti con Medicare Originale e vari piani Medicare Advantage, garantendo accessibilità per gli anziani idonei.
CenterWell Senior Primary Care y Conviva Senior Primary Care se han asociado con Icon Health para proporcionar atención musculo-esquelética integrada para personas mayores en el condado de Palm Beach. La colaboración incorpora proveedores de atención avanzada especializados en centros de atención primaria, ofreciendo opciones de atención tanto en persona como virtuales.
La asociación se centra en el tratamiento de condiciones musculo-esqueléticas como el dolor de espalda, la artritis y las lesiones articulares, que son causas importantes de discapacidad entre los ancianos. El modelo de atención basado en el valor de Icon enfatiza la intervención temprana, el diagnóstico preciso y planes de tratamiento personalizados. El programa cuenta con acceso prioritario virtual a especialistas, atención coordinada proactiva y herramientas de soporte a la decisión para la identificación de síntomas.
El servicio acepta pacientes con Medicare Original y varios planes de Medicare Advantage, asegurando accesibilidad para los ancianos elegibles.
CenterWell Senior Primary Care와 Conviva Senior Primary Care는 Icon Health와 협력하여 팜비치 카운티의 노인을 위한 통합 근골격계 치료를 제공합니다. 이 협력은 1차 진료 센터에 전문 고급 진료 제공자를 배치하여 대면 및 가상 치료 제공 옵션을 제공합니다.
이 파트너십은 허리 통증, 관절염 및 관절 부상과 같은 근골격계 질환 치료에 중점을 두며, 이는 노인들 사이에서 장애의 주요 원인입니다. Icon의 가치 기반 치료 모델은 조기 개입, 정확한 진단 및 개인화된 치료 계획을 강조합니다. 이 프로그램은 전문의에 대한 가상 우선 접근, 적극적인 조정된 치료 및 증상 식별을 위한 의사 결정 지원 도구를 제공합니다.
이 서비스는 원래 Medicare와 다양한 Medicare Advantage 플랜을 수용하여 자격이 있는 노인에게 접근성을 보장합니다.
CenterWell Senior Primary Care et Conviva Senior Primary Care se sont associés à Icon Health pour fournir des soins musculo-squelettiques intégrés aux personnes âgées du comté de Palm Beach. Cette collaboration intègre des fournisseurs de soins avancés spécialisés dans les centres de soins primaires, offrant des options de soins en personne et virtuels.
Le partenariat se concentre sur le traitement des affections musculo-squelettiques telles que les douleurs dorsales, l'arthrite et les blessures articulaires, qui sont des causes majeures de handicap chez les personnes âgées. Le modèle de soins basé sur la valeur d'Icon met l'accent sur l'intervention précoce, le diagnostic précis et des plans de traitement personnalisés. Le programme propose un accès virtuel prioritaire à des spécialistes, des soins coordonnés proactifs et des outils de soutien à la décision pour l'identification des symptômes.
Le service accepte les patients avec Medicare Original et divers plans Medicare Advantage, garantissant ainsi l'accessibilité pour les personnes âgées éligibles.
CenterWell Senior Primary Care und Conviva Senior Primary Care haben sich mit Icon Health zusammengeschlossen, um integrierte muskuloskelettale Versorgung für Senioren im Palm Beach County anzubieten. Die Zusammenarbeit integriert spezialisierte Anbieter fortgeschrittener Praktiken in die Primärversorgungszentren und bietet sowohl persönliche als auch virtuelle Versorgungsoptionen an.
Der Fokus der Partnerschaft liegt auf der Behandlung muskuloskelettaler Erkrankungen wie Rückenschmerzen, Arthritis und Gelenkverletzungen, die häufige Ursachen für Behinderungen bei Senioren sind. Icons wertbasiertes Versorgungsmodell legt Wert auf frühzeitige Intervention, präzise Diagnosen und personalisierte Behandlungspläne. Das Programm bietet virtuellen Zugang zu Spezialisten, proaktive koordinierte Pflege und Entscheidungshilfen zur Symptomerkennung.
Der Service akzeptiert Patienten mit Original Medicare und verschiedenen Medicare Advantage-Plänen, um die Zugänglichkeit für berechtigte Senioren zu gewährleisten.
- Integration of specialized care providers into primary care centers improves access and convenience for seniors
- Expansion of service offerings to address major senior health issues
- Virtual care options increase accessibility and convenience
- Wide insurance acceptance including Original Medicare and Medicare Advantage plans
- geographical availability (only in Palm Beach County)
Insights
Humana's CenterWell and Conviva Senior Primary Care centers are implementing a targeted approach to addressing one of the most prevalent health issues affecting seniors - musculoskeletal conditions. This partnership with Icon Health represents an integration of specialty care directly into Humana's primary care ecosystem, which could potentially address care fragmentation challenges.
The collaboration introduces a value-based care model specifically for musculoskeletal conditions in Palm Beach County, combining in-person and virtual care delivery. This approach is strategically aligned with healthcare's ongoing shift toward integrated care models that enhance coordination between specialists and primary care providers.
The virtual-first access component is particularly noteworthy as it expands specialist availability while maintaining the convenience seniors need. By embedding specialized advanced practice providers within primary care settings, Humana is creating a more seamless care experience that could improve treatment adherence and outcomes.
From a business perspective, this partnership enhances Humana's Medicare Advantage value proposition by addressing conditions that significantly impact seniors' quality of life and healthcare utilization. Musculoskeletal disorders often lead to substantial downstream costs through emergency visits, hospitalizations, and surgical interventions - areas where better early management could potentially reduce expenses in a value-based framework.
The geographic scope suggests a measured implementation approach, likely allowing evaluation before potential broader rollout across Humana's senior care network. This partnership continues Humana's pattern of enhancing its healthcare delivery capabilities through strategic collaborations rather than building all specialty capabilities in-house.
The collaboration between CenterWell/Conviva and Icon Health addresses a critical gap in senior healthcare delivery. Musculoskeletal conditions represent one of the most debilitating health challenges for the elderly population, affecting mobility, independence, and quality of life.
Traditional care pathways for these conditions typically involve multiple separate appointments across different locations - creating transportation barriers, care coordination challenges, and treatment delays for seniors. By embedding specialized providers within familiar primary care settings, this model reduces these access barriers while maintaining specialty expertise.
The decision support tools highlighted in the partnership are particularly valuable for identifying appropriate interventions early. This proactive approach could help seniors avoid the progression of conditions that often lead to functional decline and loss of independence. The multi-disciplinary approach also recognizes that musculoskeletal issues in seniors frequently require a comprehensive treatment strategy rather than isolated interventions.
The virtual care component offers meaningful benefits for seniors with mobility limitations or transportation challenges. For patients in Palm Beach County with chronic pain or mobility restrictions, reducing travel requirements while maintaining specialty access represents a significant quality-of-care improvement.
While the article doesn't specify the exact conditions being targeted, musculoskeletal issues including osteoarthritis, spinal stenosis, and recurrent falls are among the most functionally limiting for seniors. Addressing these conditions effectively requires precisely the kind of coordinated approach between primary care, physical therapy, and specialist care that this partnership aims to provide.
Specialty care model introduced first in Palm Beach County
Musculoskeletal conditions, including back pain, arthritis, and joint injuries, are among the primary causes of disability in the senior population. These conditions often require coordinating care between orthopedic specialists, physical therapists and primary care physicians. The partnership embeds specialized advanced practice providers in the primary care centers to deliver care in-person and virtually, ensuring convenience for seniors while improving their health outcomes. This care model is available throughout Palm Beach County via virtual care delivery, or telehealth appointments, and in-person with specialists.
"This collaboration is advancing the delivery of whole-person musculoskeletal care," said Dr. Evan Jacobs, Associate Vice President for Specialty Care at CenterWell and Conviva. "We're encouraged by the early results showing that by integrating Icon Health's specialized, team-based approach, we're making it easier for our members to access comprehensive treatment. This is another way CenterWell and Conviva are partnering with specialty care providers to better address conditions prevalent among seniors."
Specialist Value-Based Care Model Results in Better Outcomes
Icon's value-based care model prioritizes early intervention, precise diagnosis and personalized treatment plans. Seniors will benefit from:
- Virtual-First Access: Patients have increased access to musculoskeletal specialists providing convenient, timely care enhanced by evidence-based approaches.
- Proactive Coordinated Care: Seniors receive continuous support from musculoskeletal specialists and care management technology that guide a multi-disciplinary approach.
- Decision Support: Icon's decision support tools help enable symptom identification, so patients quickly receive proactive care from specialized nurse practitioners that addresses their symptoms and underlying causes.
"This partnership reflects a shared commitment to advancing value-based care and delivering exceptional health outcomes," said Duncan Sibson, Chief Executive Officer for Icon Health. "By partnering with CenterWell and Conviva Senior Primary Care, we're bridging the gap between value-based primary care and specialty value-based musculoskeletal care."
CenterWell and Conviva accept patients with Original Medicare and a wide range of Medicare Advantage plans. Icon Health accepts those same health plans, offering even more ease and convenience for patients.
For more information about CenterWell and Conviva, contact:
Lisa Ferguson
LFerguson16@humana.com
For more information about Icon Health, contact:
Duncan Sibson
hello@iconhealthco.com
About CenterWell
CenterWell Senior Primary Care and Conviva Senior Primary Care are part of CenterWell, a leading health care services business focused on creating integrated and differentiated experiences that put our patients at the center of everything we do. The result is high quality health care that is accessible, comprehensive, and most of all, personalized. As the largest provider of senior-focused primary care, one of the leading providers of home health care, and a leading integrated home delivery, specialty, hospice, and retail pharmacy, CenterWell is focused on whole health and addressing the physical, emotional and social wellness of our patients. CenterWell is part of Humana Inc. (NYSE: HUM). Learn more about what we offer at CenterWell.com.
About Icon Health
Icon Health is a leading provider of value-based musculoskeletal care, leveraging a virtual-first approach to deliver multidisciplinary, evidence-based treatment. Icon's specialized care model ensures that each patient is paired with the optimal specialists, treatments, and recovery plans personalized for their individual MSK health needs.
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