Interwell Health

As #NationalKidneyMonth comes to a close, we want to thank our team and partners for helping us spread awareness of the importance of chronic kidney disease early detection and proactive care. Earlier this month, our CEO Tommy O'Connor participated in one of Fresenius Medical Care's kidney health screenings. To transform the lives of 1 in 7 Americans living with kidney disease, we must ensure more people have access to kidney health screening—an essential step to empowering early interventions.

On National Doctors' Day, we celebrate the more than 2,300 nephrologists across the country who partner with us to help patients live their best lives. Your dedication is changing the trajectory of kidney disease. Thank you to our physician network partners, physician board members, and medical office leadership team for your knowledge, compassion, and unwavering dedication to improving lives every day. Carney Taylor MD, MBA Terry Ketchersid, MD, MBA Julie Dominguez, MD Charles Zachem Michael Casey #DoctorsDay #NationalDoctorsDay

AI in healthcare isn’t about replacing clinicians, it’s about empowering them. At Interwell, we’ve developed kidney-specific AI models that integrate seamlessly into existing workflows to help guide clinical decision making, streamline administrative tasks, and reduce time spent on documentation. The result? More time for what matters most: delivering exceptional care. For more insights on AI in kidney care, watch our webinar: https://lnkd.in/egCb_FhA

Kidney care is about more than medical treatments; it's about ensuring every person has the resources and support to live their life to the fullest. Our care coordinators assist with scheduling appointments, finding durable medical equipment, exploring home health options, and researching community resources when insurance doesn't cover a need. When one of our patients needed a hospital bed for use at home, her Interwell care coordinator helped secure a bed through a local community resource at no cost to the patient. As Senior Care Coordinator Morgan Vogel puts it, “Our entire job is just us doing whatever we can to help our members.” Learn how our dedicated care coordinators go above and beyond to ensure our patients feel heard, empowered, and supported: https://lnkd.in/g8A-qsVY

As the value-based care segment of Fresenius Medical Care, we are proud to support patients during every step of their kidney health journeys. Every day, we see how early intervention and the right knowledge can lead to better outcomes and brighter futures. #NationalKidneyMonth

A recent survey from AHIP and the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services confirms a resounding vote of confidence in alternative payment models (APMs), including value-based care, as health plans continue to move away from fee-for-service models. ⚕️Nearly half of all healthcare payments were tied to APMs in 2024. 📈 70% of respondents expect APM activity to increase over the next 24 months. 🪴 55% of respondents believe shared risk/procedure-based episode payments will be the fastest growing APM. At Interwell, we see the impact of this shift every day. Learn how our value-based care model is delivering better outcomes and sustainable savings for our partners: https://lnkd.in/gvt5ZyTB

Despite the prevalence of kidney disease, care gaps, inefficiencies, and late diagnoses continue to impair optimal care and drive up costs. While payers are inundated with data, they often lack actionable insights to identify at-risk patients, predict disease progression and hospitalizations, and optimize resource allocation.  In just a few days, we’re taking a deep dive into strategies to improve CKD management with purpose-built AI for kidney care. Join us to discover how specialized AI solutions are transforming CKD management by: 🔍 Identifying at-risk patients earlier to reduce costly hospitalizations 📊 Optimizing resource allocation to align with value-based care models 💡 Delivering actionable, reliable insights directly into clinical workflows Hear from leading experts Jessica Demaline, Sam G., Dr. Carney Taylor MD, MBA, and Dr. Len Usvyat as they share how AI is reshaping kidney care and driving better results for patients, providers, and payers. Register to attend live on Feb. 26 or watch on demand: https://lnkd.in/gbmGSiv4

New research from UVA Health reveals damaged kidneys release particles that harm the heart, explaining the strong link between CKD and heart failure. This direct connection underscores an important point: CKD can’t be managed in isolation. Yet traditional fee-for-service models don’t support the additional resources and services needed to deliver holistic kidney care. Providers and payers are increasingly adopting value-based care models that emphasize interdisciplinary, coordinated care to improve patients’ overall health and long-term outcomes. Successful value-based kidney care programs focus on: ✔️ Payer-provider collaboration to prioritize patient-centered care ✔️ Early referral to nephrologists, who often serve as the patient’s “medical home” ✔️ Adoption of risk-stratified models that incentivize preventive care ✔️ Ongoing measurement and evaluation Discover proven strategies for health insurers to address the complexities and high costs associated with CKD in our payer’s guide to value-based kidney care: https://lnkd.in/evSWES7H

New research from Renal Research Institute (RRI) shows AI-driven Imminent Hospitalization Predictive Models (IHPM) are able to predict near-term risk of hospitalization for patients on dialysis.   Even more impressive, the research demonstrated an 8% reduction in the odds of hospitalization within seven days for patients who received AI-driven interventions.    At Interwell, we are using IHPM alerts to identify at-risk ESKD patients and trigger timely interventions to help keep patients out of the hospital. To learn more about how AI is shaping kidney care, register for our webinar with Dr. Len Usvyat, head of RRI: https://lnkd.in/gbmGSiv4

A true pioneer in value-based kidney care, Interwell Health Chief Medical Officer Dr. Carney Taylor MD, MBA has dedicated his career to improving the lives of people with chronic kidney disease. In our latest Inside Interwell blog, he shares his vision for the future of kidney care, emphasizing how strong clinical leadership, collaboration, and relentless innovation can drive better outcomes for patients. Read the Q&A to learn more about the future of kidney care from one of the industry's leading voices. https://lnkd.in/eBafSZSh