How one company used lab data insights to improve population management of chronic kidney disease (CKD)

When one of New Jersey’s largest independent physician associations (IPA) entered into a value-based care contract, they intensified their focus on identifying and managing their chronic kidney disease (CKD) population with a few goals in mind:

Enhancing the gaps in care program experience with patient-centered design

Multiple agencies and organizations measure patient experience as a part of annual reporting and incentive opportunities (i.e., STARS, HCAHPS, NCQA, HEDIS®). When planning gaps in care programs, health plans and clinicians alike may use patient experience as a tool toward more effective interaction, communication and strategy in order to positively impact patients and ultimately, population health outcomes.

Engaging patients to close care gaps

As payers and providers focus on improving patient quality and population health as well as reducing costs, patient engagement is a critical piece of the puzzle and one of the most important facets of Triple Aim. But it’s not easy. Millions of patients miss out on essential tests and preventive screenings for a wide variety of reasons.

Three key steps for effectively addressing gaps in care

Getting recommended preventive screenings and regular checkups with a primary care doctor is one of the best ways for patients to maintain their health and reduce the risk of chronic diseases. Finding signs of a potential problem early—for example, via cancer screening—often means the patient has more treatment options, helping to improve quality of life and potentially save lives.

What are your answers for a healthy and resilient workforce?

As health and wellness manager at Labcorp, Kim Beck believes small changes—like helping improve the health of just one employee—can make big impacts down the line. In her 26 years at Labcorp, she has positioned herself as a prominent advocate for employee well-being by leading the development and execution of a health strategy focused on a holistic approach to colleague health.

Building a culture of health: Johns Hopkins Medicine in partnership with Labcorp

Dr. Richard Safeer: A Champion of Culture & Well-being Labcorp is on a mission to improve health and improve lives. In fact, each year we engage in over 10 million patient interactions, especially those in the workforce. At Labcorp Employer Services (LES), we are proud to partner with our clients and their employees in support of their well-being and safety initiatives.

Flexible screening options can accommodate every employee

More than one third of adults in the U.S. have metabolic syndrome, a group of risk factors that can lead to diabetes and cardiovascular disease. Chances are, many of your employees have it and don’t know. Compounding this risk, one in five adults put off their healthcare during the pandemic. Biometric screenings are a great way to reach these individuals before their conditions become costly.

Help employees take control of their health

Throughout the pandemic, wearing real pants and getting haircuts weren't the only things we put off. Basic health appointments and yearly exams got rescheduled, and even our routine care that catches things as serious as cancer got put on hold. Biometric screenings can help employees get back on track with their health.

Health education drives lifestyle changes

Lifestyle changes are what we strive for as a wellness provider. Our mission is to improve health and improve lives—and that means sustainable behavior changes that improve all aspects of an employee’s life.

An outreach lab partnership helps a major academic health system thrive

A multi-faceted relationship between a major academic health system and Labcorp has delivered significant operational, financial and clinical benefits for the system. In addition to creating a core lab and providing single-source responsibility for a wide range of laboratory testing, Labcorp supports academic research and facilitates access to clinical trials. The achievement of substantial savings has cemented the partnership between the two organizations.