APPLETON, WI (WTAQ) – A pair of healthcare providers are trying to bolster the services they offer companies in Northeast Wisconsin.
Bellin Health CEO George Kerwin says his organization and ThedaCare have teamed up with Minnesota-based health insurance company Health Partners.
He explains how the agreement will help them serve clients.
“Combines clincial data with cost data so we can better understand individuals’ needs and manage their overall health more efficiently. We want to make sure we keep the cost of the health benefit under control.”
Kerwin explains the economic impact that getting this information about their clients can have.
“Five percent decreases in the overall costs, rather than the exorbitant increases that people are experiencing today.”
He cites cases they’ve dealt with through the Medicare program.
Kerwin notes they are immediately starting to actively market the plan to large businesses, those with more than 51 employees, with coverage available to start in early 2018.
He adds that both Bellin and ThedaCare will have their employees enrolled in the plan starting in January.
