The quality and efficiency measures of the agreement include:
• Percentage of members who received recommended screenings and preventive care
• Improved management of patients with chronic conditions
• Reduced hospital readmission rates
• Reduced avoidable emergency room visits
The agreement will cover Aetna commercial and Medicare Advantage members. Patients who have received care from a BayCare Physician Partners physician in the last 24 months will be included in the program.
The date the agreement will go into effect was not specified in the news release.
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