IBC is pleased to announce a new initiative to help physicians target care for their patients, our members. With a new and more accurate predictive model, we are able to assess our members' likelihood of acute hospitalization within the next six months, based on conditions such as congestive heart failure and chronic obstructic pulmonary disease. Starting in February, we began mailing providers lists of their at-risk patients, based on this predictive modeling. This information can assist providers with the following: prioritizing patient visits based on time spent with him or her; determining their frequency of visits to your office; educating patients; providing condition management; recommending available alternative care options to prevent hospitalization.

Additional resources

Health Coaches are available to help providers coordinate and facilitate care for these patients. If you have any questions or want to speak to a Health Coach, call 1-800-313-8628.