Aetna to Implement Clinical Collaboration Program in 10 Hospitals by 2025.

Aetna's Clinical Collaboration program aims to reduce 30-day readmissions and length of hospital stays by implementing a collaborative care model in ten hospitals by end of 2025. Early indicators show high member engagement and positive results, with implementations underway with AdventHealth Shawnee Mission, Houston Methodist and WakeMed Health & Hospitals.

CVS Health's Aetna (NYSE: CVS) has announced the expansion of its Aetna Clinical Collaboration (ACC) program, aiming to reduce 30-day readmissions and hospital length of stay by 5% year-over-year. The program, which embeds Aetna nurses within hospital staff to support Medicare Advantage members during their hospital discharge and transition process, is being implemented in ten hospitals by the end of 2025 Aetna Expands Clinical Collaboration Program to Enhance Support for Hospitals and Provide Personalized Member Care^[1].

The ACC program has shown promising early results, with 25% of program members actively engaged with an Aetna care manager. This engagement rate is in line with industry benchmarks for successful care management programs Aetna Expands Clinical Collaboration Program to Enhance Support for Hospitals and Provide Personalized Member Care^[1]. The program's goal is to address the significant healthcare challenge of 20% of Medicare patients being readmitted within 30 days of discharge Aetna Expands Clinical Collaboration Program to Enhance Support for Hospitals and Provide Personalized Member Care^[1].

Aetna's strategic approach to value-based care and payer-provider collaboration is evident in this initiative. By embedding Aetna nurses directly within hospital settings, the company is creating an integrated care model that bridges the traditional gap between insurers and providers Aetna Expands Clinical Collaboration Program to Enhance Support for Hospitals and Provide Personalized Member Care^[1]. The program's targeted reduction in 30-day readmissions and hospital length of stay is particularly significant, as each prevented readmission could save $15,000-$20,000 Aetna Expands Clinical Collaboration Program to Enhance Support for Hospitals and Provide Personalized Member Care^[1].

The expansion to ten hospitals by the end of 2025 includes implementations with AdventHealth Shawnee Mission, Houston Methodist, and WakeMed Health & Hospitals Aetna Expands Clinical Collaboration Program to Enhance Support for Hospitals and Provide Personalized Member Care^[2]. The ACC program is projected to reduce year-over-year 30-day readmissions and hospital length of stay by five percent once fully implemented at scale Aetna Expands Clinical Collaboration Program to Enhance Support for Hospitals and Provide Personalized Member Care^[2].

Aetna serves over 4 million Medicare Advantage members, and even modest percentage improvements in readmission rates translate to substantial financial impact Aetna Expands Clinical Collaboration Program to Enhance Support for Hospitals and Provide Personalized Member Care^[1]. The company plans to continue expanding the ACC program across its network in 2026 and beyond, including for its Commercial business Aetna Expands Clinical Collaboration Program to Enhance Support for Hospitals and Provide Personalized Member Care^[2].