Key Features of a Value Based

Medical Network

1. Patient-Centered Care
   • Care is tailored to individual patient needs and preferences.
   • We emphasize preventive care, chronic disease management, and coordinated care for the population we serve.
   • We passionately believe in the dignity of our patients from cradle to grave.
2. Outcome-Driven Reimbursement
   • Our providers embrace payment based on outcomes such as reduced hospital readmissions, better chronic disease control, and improved patient satisfaction.
   • We seek incentives which align with health improvement rather than service quantity.
3. Care Coordination
   • Integrated teams (physicians, specialists, nurses, care managers) work together to manage a patient’s care across settings.
     • Provider office.
     • Home.
     • Hospital
     • SNF
   • We use electronic health records (EHRs) and data sharing to ensure continuity of care and quality.
4. Performance Measurement
   • Our network uses quality metrics (e.g., HEDIS, CAHPS scores) to evaluate care delivery and constantly and transparently drive improvement.
   • Our data analytics help identify gaps in care and opportunities for better resource use.
5. Cost Efficiency
   • iPN Providers focus on reducing unnecessary procedures, diagnostic tests, hospital stays, ER visits and re-admissions.
   • The iPN seeks risk-sharing agreements between payers and providers encourage best in class, cost-conscious care.
6. Risk Adjustment & Population Health
   • We use risk stratification to tailor care based on the health status of different population segments.
   • We believe in proactive management of high-risk patients to prevent costly complications.