Aetna is partnering with a central Pennsylvania health organization to determine whether sending insured members to clinicians "approved" by the insurer will lead to better health and financial outcomes.
Aetna, in announcing its accountable care agreement with PinnacleHealth System of Harrisburg, Pa., noted that the agreement is part of Aetna's initiative to reward top-performing medical practices by sending them more covered employees.
"Through accountable care relationships, we're working closer than ever with physicians and hospitals to make health care more affordable while improving quality and efficiency," said Patrick Young, president of Aetna's Pennsylvania, West Virginia and Delaware operations.
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Dan Cook
Dan Cook is a journalist and communications consultant based in Portland, OR. During his journalism career he has been a reporter and editor for a variety of media companies, including American Lawyer Media, BusinessWeek, Newhouse Newspapers, Knight-Ridder, Time Inc., and Reuters. He specializes in health care and insurance related coverage for BenefitsPRO.
