Curana Health and Ciena Healthcare are expanding their collaboration to introduce an Institutional Special Needs Plan (I-SNP) model to residents in Ciena's 31 facilities across Michigan, US.
Through Align Senior Care, a subsidiary of Curana Health, the partnership will provide enhanced benefits and onsite preventative clinical care for Medicare-eligible residents within Ciena Healthcare communities.
Curana Health CEO Mark Price said: “We're thrilled to be partnering with Ciena Healthcare to create superior health outcomes for people in Michigan.
“Our I-SNP delivers a model of care that helps operators reduce unnecessary hospitalisations and bring better health, happiness, and quality of life to residents.”
The I-SNP is a Medicare Advantage plan tailored for individuals requiring long-term care in senior living and skilled nursing facilities, offering a coordinated approach to care.
Developed with community input, Align Senior Care's I-SNP focuses on personalised care teams, and in-person clinical rounding, and aims to reduce hospitalisations.
According to a press statement, the model has shown a 39% average reduction in 30-day hospital readmission rates for Medicare Advantage I-SNP members.
Ciena Healthcare president and CEO Mohammad A Qazi said: “We are thrilled to be partnering with Curana Health to make its provider-led I-SNP available to Medicare Advantage members in our Michigan skilled nursing, rehabilitation, sub-acute and assisted living facilities.
“I-SNPS have demonstrated an ability to drive better health outcomes in residents with long-term care needs, and to be working with Curana to bring its innovative model to our residents.”
Curana Health serves senior living residents in over 30 states, collaborating with more than 1,100 communities.
It comprises a medical group, operates Medicare Advantage health plans, and has an accountable care organisation.
Ciena Healthcare is specialised in post-acute and senior living care, and provides services in Southeastern Michigan and Columbus, Ohio, prioritising personalised care.
