i2i and ARcare Release Results of Population Health Management Program

FRANKLIN, Tenn. and LITTLE ROCK, Ark., Nov. 20, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- i2i Population Health, a leader in actionable population health solutions, and ARcare, a rural community coalition serving Medicaid and Medicare populations in Arkansas, Kentucky, and Mississippi, released the results of a year-long PHM initiative.

"Working with ARcare on this initiative has been incredibly rewarding," said Justin L. Neece, i2i President. "Their results demonstrate you can achieve rapid improvements in care quality for even the most complex populations while increasing revenue – they are not mutually exclusive activities. It takes an engaged team with the right vision, the right setting and the right solutions."

After recognizing opportunities to improve the quality and financial performance of their population health initiatives, ARcare leaders piloted a performance management program at KentuckyCare, one of its Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs). Using i2iTracks^® as the backbone, leaders identified clinical and outcome measures with the most significant impact on their population, then set out to close care gaps, improve outcomes, and generate sustainable revenues, enabling them to further their mission.

"Our results have been outstanding," said Lauren Fields, ARcare's Chief Care Coordination Officer. "In just 12 months, we increased diabetes and hypertension control by 29%, depression screenings by 90%, and HbA1c testing by 82%. We also increased revenues $1.3 million. It's really been incredible. With our complex populations, i2iTracks has made population health simpler and has extended our reach into the communities we serve. It's a fantastic tool and we rely on it tremendously."

Given the accomplishments in Kentucky, ARcare has expanded the program to all of their health centers and integrated a rhythm of continuous improvement into the company culture. They are on track to demonstrate reduced cost of care for their ACO populations and are sustaining their revenue growth.

"ARcare is all about serving 'the least, the last, and the lost'," said Neece. "They are an outstanding example of population health done right and we're incredibly proud to be part of their success."

About i2i Population Health
i2i is revolutionizing clinical data exchange through its award-winning PHM platform. For almost two decades, i2i has demonstrated clinical outcome improvement with over 2,600 healthcare delivery sites across 36 states, supporting 26+ million lives. In addition, i2i is partnering with health plans across the country, providing bi-directional connectivity that significantly improves quality and lowers costs. i2i has the largest share of Community Health Centers connected to a clinical data integration platform providing transparency to Payers and Providers, bringing claims and EHR data together.

About ARcare
For more than 30 years, ARcare has endeavored to bring superior healthcare to patients, regardless of their ability to pay. A rural community coalition with its roots in Arkansas, ARcare spans 45 locations across three states and is supported by over 500 employees. With FQHCs in Arkansas, Kentucky, and Mississippi, along with a number of pharmacies, wellness centers, cancer care centers, and more, they are committed to serving "the least, the last and the lost."

SOURCE i2i Population Health