LOUISVILLE, Ky.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Humana Inc. (NYSE: HUM), a leading health and well-being company, today introduced a new value-based care agreement with Thyme Care to provide comprehensive cancer care support for eligible Humana Medicare Advantage members. Value-based care is a holistic, patient-centered model designed to improve patient health outcomes and quality of life while helping to make healthcare more affordable and accessible.
Cancer is the second-leading cause of death in the United States, with devastating physical, emotional, and financial consequences. Humana’s collaboration with Thyme Care is designed to address these challenges through 24/7 virtual care navigation, data-driven insights that empower Care Teams to intervene early, and provider-led pharmacy interventions that reduce patient out-of-pocket costs. This proactive approach to cancer care minimizes care gaps, reduces costly and unnecessary expenditures, and supports patients while managing the complexities and costs of cancer care.