Blue Cross & Blue Shield Of Minnesota Launches Value-Based Model With Minnesota Oncology

On September 1, 2019, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota (Blue Cross) and Minnesota Oncology launched a five-year collaboration on a value-based care model for cancer care. Currently, the agreement focuses on breast, colorectal, gastrointestinal, gynecological, head and neck, lung, lymphoma, multiple myeloma, ovarian, pancreas, and prostate cancer types.

The agreement is primarily based on traditional fee-for-service; however, case rates for select services will be included in the model. Over time, financial incentives and penalties related to total cost of care will also be developed. The value-based care program is designed to support a . . .