ATLANTA, Jan. 21, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Humana Health Plans of Puerto Rico has selected Oncology Analytics to implement a patient-first approach to utilization management for oncology. Through this partnership, Humana will ensure that their 44,600 Medicare Advantage and PDP members as well as their 74,300 members enrolled in a commercial fully-insured, ASO, or Medicare Supplement plan in Puerto Rico will receive the most effective, safe, and affordable chemotherapy treatment options available.

"Our provider network and our members are integral to our Puerto Rico market and minimizing disruption while maximizing provider and member satisfaction is very important to us," said Luis Torres Olivera, Puerto Rico Market President for Humana. "Oncology Analytics' approach, which correlates deep oncology expertise, evidence guided data analytics and provider collaboration to expedite case reviews and treatment decisions, will enable Humana Puerto Rico to meet the unique needs of both patients and providers to deliver the highest quality of care and best possible outcomes."

Oncology Analytics employs technology, data science, analytics, and deep oncology expertise to ensure patients get the right treatment, at the right time, at the right costs. The company's offerings provide health plans with extensive clinical insight that ensures that anti-cancer therapies are based on science and evidence-based protocols.

"It's critical that Humana members receive effective and affordable cancer care," said Dr. Bryan Loy, Humana's Corporate Medical Director of oncology, laboratory, and personalized medicine strategies.

"This expansion with Oncology Analytics is a great example of how Humana values our long-term relationships with partners who continue to innovate, drive quality and add value for our members."

Since 2011, Oncology Analytics has partnered with Humana to support its utilization management programs for oncology in multiple U.S. markets.

"We are extremely proud of our long-standing relationship with Humana and look forward to working with Luis and his talented team at Humana Puerto Rico," said Rick Dean, Chief Executive Officer of Oncology Analytics.


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