While the organizations have been collaborating since 2017, the Aug. 16 announcement is a pledge to expand value-based care for kidney failure patients. The partnership is a part of Cigna’s Collaborative Care program, according to the release.
The partnership provides Cigna members with access to Fresenius’ 2,600 dialysis centers as well as in-home options.
“Through this program, we have helped Cigna customers living with renal failure improve the quality of their health and lower their health costs,” said Rajesh Davda, MD, senior medical director at Cigna. “We’re pleased to expand it to reach even more of our customers across the country. By working together to coordinate and expand access, we can help our customers get the right care in the right setting — achieving better health, lower costs, as well as improving patient satisfaction and provider experience.”
Fresenius is Cigna’s oldest value-based partner to support kidney disease patients and specialists.
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