AFFORDABILITY REVIEW. Mysteries of the Medical Loss Ratio
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1 AFFORDABILITY REVIEW Mysteries of the Medical Loss Ratio NANCY DJORDJEVIC DIRECTOR, HEALTHCARE ANALYTICS APRIL 2016
2 WHO IS GORMAN HEALTH GROUP? Gorman Health Group is the leading solutions and consulting firm for government-sponsored health programs. Government Programs Leading enterprise of national consulting services and software solutions for payers and providers. Our Mission Our mission, as the industry s most active professional services consultancy and provider of technology-based solutions, is to empower health plans and providers to deliver higher quality care to beneficiaries at lower costs, while serving as valued, trusted partners to government health agencies. Washington, DC Headquartered in Washington, DC, with more than 200 staff and contractors nationwide with over 2,000 combined years of Government Programs experience. Leadership Deep payer and provider knowledge coupled with Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) regulatory expertise. Privately Owned Founded in
3 BROAD SERVICES Our clients have one-stop access to expert advice, guidance, and support, in every strategic and operational area for government-sponsored programs, across seven verticals. CLINICAL Changing how you approach Medical Management, Quality and Stars. COMPLIANCE Offering guidance and support in every strategic and operational area to ensure alignment with CMS. PHARMACY Leading experts in Part D, PBM, formulary and pharmacy programs. HEALTHCARE ANALYTICS & RISK ADJUSTMENT SOLUTIONS Implementing cross-functional risk adjustment programs for medical trend management and quality improvement. PROVIDER INNOVATIONS Supporting network design and medical cost control implementation. OPERATIONS Bringing excellence to every aspect of your implementation from enrollment to claims payment. STRATEGY & GROWTH Driving profitable growth and member retention through strategic marketing, sales, and product development. 3
4 DEMYSTIFY MEDICAL LOSS RATIO No Room for Error Under ACA Members Revenue Claims Costs Claims Utilization
5 MEMBERSHIP Positive growth Improves dollars of income and absorbs fixed expenses Assumes operational plans are in place Stagnant/stable growth Requires answers to aging population Negative growth Potential death spiral Impact on risk score Members Claims Costs Revenue Claims Utilization
6 REVENUE Members Claims Costs Revenue Claims Utilization Risk adjustment plays major role Unknown impact of HCC on new ICD-10 Double-edged sword timing of payment is after claims are paid Low scores If understated due to bad coding, high financial risk and missed opportunity! High scores If inaccurate, invites audits! Star Ratings reflect membership and impact revenue as well as expected claims
7 CLAIMS COSTS Networks are the backbone of a health plan Must meet CMS requirements Must align with population needs Insufficient network can quickly undermine the whole operation costs, member satisfaction, medical management Place of service greatly impacts cost of care Partnership for low-cost quality of care Members Claims Costs Revenue Claims Utilization
8 UTILIZATION Members Claims Costs Revenue Claims Utilization CMS tracks inpatient readmits Exceeding average means penalties Star Ratings tracks quality bonuses or loss thereof Pressure on network adequacy
9 GOAL: ALIGN OPERATIONS TO BALANCE REVENUE AND CLAIMS (PLUS ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES) Although maximizing revenue is an ongoing priority, claims review and efficiency is still a big part of the picture and not to be overlooked. Revenue Claims 9
10 WARNING SIGNS OF FINANCIAL HURDLES Variance to budget not easy to explain o o Future bids are based on historical claims 18 mos. to 2-year gap in forecasting trends (claims and revenue) One-time events that can mask trends Change in IBNR or reinsurance provisions o Claims backlogs can impact IBNR and/or budgeting Reorganizations o o Change in organization and company personnel can overlook financial and operational changes Allow gaps in reporting New systems claims, vendors, etc. o Mapping of old to new systems distorts trends Comparison of claims to contract administration o o Constant oversight needed for revised contract or impact of mix of services Change in provider mix and provider performance 10
11 WARNING SIGNS OF FINANCIAL HURDLES Significant changes in membership o Increase, decrease, geographic shifts can impact revenue Complete and accurate medical diagnosis coding to ensure adequate revenue o Ongoing oversight of risk adjustment o Should coincide with claims costs o Requires strong collaboration with providers Different products add or terminate plans and change product designs o Duals little or no benefit from member cost share on utilization o HMO vs. PPO provider access within networks o Competition 11
12 OPERATIONAL CHANGES WILL HAVE A FINANCIAL IMPACT Root causes come from internal system and procedural changes, member driven claims, and diagnoses as well as CMS reimbursement. Budget Variances New Claims Systems Claims Backlogs New benefits, products, territories or membership New Vendors, PBM Member-driven claims and risk adjustment Mix of service changes ANALYTICS 12
13 TO FIND A SOLUTION, FIRST YOU NEED TO IDENTIFY THE PROBLEM INITIAL ASSESSMENT *Management Interviews *Financial Reviews *Performance Reviews: IT Systems, Vendors, Providers *Contract Reviews: Vendors, Providers *Risk Adjustment Overview and History *Medical Management review *Product and membership growth PHASE 1A IDENTIFY DRIVERS *Develop trend reports by service and split by cost vs. utilization *Identify trend drivers *Identify high-volume providers and services *Monitor risk adjustment accuracy and timing PHASE 1B QUANTIFY OPPORTUNITIES *Follow the money *Quantify potential opportunities for improvement PHASE 2 ACTION PLANS *Customize implementation plans *Set performance metrics and goals *Develop oversight and monitoring as needed *Ensure best practices for staffing, quality and performance *Implement risk adjustment strategies 13
14 ANALYTICS CAN LOOK ACROSS DEPARTMENTAL SILOS Sales/ Enrollment Medical Management Revenue Healthcare Analytics Finance Networks 14
15 LAKE WOBEGON HEALTH PLAN A NOT SO FICTIONAL TALE Case Study
16 LAKE WOBEGON HEALTH PLAN A NOT SO FICTIONAL TALE Case Study Plan owned by health system Operating in Medicare Advantage (MA) for multiple years Multiple lines of business with matrix organization Whole suite of reporting capabilities o Budget year views o Meetings to review and ask questions frequently missed Past had been real good to them 16
17 IDENTIFY THE PROBLEM Despite 18 months of financial losses, unable to identify root cause(s) Sales Membership below budget Revenue Networks Medical Management Star Ratings bonus at risk at end of demonstration program System-owned facilities Conflict of interest Not very aggressive Insufficient staff Finance/Claims Calendar year reports masking problems 17
18 DETERMINING ROOT CAUSES OF CLAIMS TREND 1. Review financials including membership trends 2. Gain insight into operations through in-depth interviews with subject matter experts 3. Review existing reports and financial performance o Analyze 3 calendar years or minimum rolling 24 months of FFS claims data by product o Generate reports, graphics, and analytics o Compare membership by month with demographics (age/gender/county) and risk score for each product 4. Identify trends in cost and utilization at aggregate or detailed level compare to provider contracts and industry standards 18
19 DETERMINING ROOT CAUSES OF CLAIMS TREND 5. Determine financial impact follow the money 6. Present interim and final recommendations for real solutions 7. Customize action plans to current and future business strategy 8. Isolate barriers to growth providers, high-cost claimants, geographic considerations, benefit design 9. Maximize provider network align access and affordability to membership needs 10. Monitor and manage to new objectives this is an ONGOING process 19
20 DETERMINING ROOT CAUSES OF CLAIMS TREND Utilization Inpatient Admits Days of Stay Average Length of Stay Claims: Billed, Allowed, Paid Outpatient/ Physician Visits Procedures Average Costs/Mix Inpatient Outpatient/ Physician Admits/DRG Per Diem Visits Procedures Capitation 20
21 METRICS (PMPM, UTILIZATION, UNIT COSTS) PMPM Impact Percent of Trend Service Category PMPM Change Trend Utilization Change Unit Cost Change Utilization Change Unit Cost Change Trend Dollars Inpatient +$ % $5.18 $ % 76% $2,856,065 Outpatient: Visit Based +$ % $7.19 -$ % -16% $828,285 Professional +$ % $3.29 $ % 68% $1,384,509 Pharmacy +$ % $0.96 $ % 94% $2,119,829 Total $ % $14.01 $ % 74% $7,188,688 $7M trend is further aggravated by revenue shortfall (neither trend was projected in the budget) Cost drivers dominate in Inpatient, Professional, and Pharmacy paid claims Allowed PMPM data is being worked on to isolate benefit and contracting changes Multiple operating areas being reviewed for improvement 21
22 HISTORICAL PMPM BY CATEGORY Inpatient Outpatient $400 $450 $390 $400 $380 $370 $360 $350 $340 $330 $320 $350 $300 $250 $200 $150 $100 $310 $300 $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ /2009-5/2010 6/2010-5/2011 6/2011-5/2012 Budget $50 $0 $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ /2009-5/2010 6/2010-5/2011 6/2011-5/2012 Budget Physician Retail Pharmacy $450 $450 $400 $400 $350 $350 $300 $300 $250 $250 $200 $200 $150 $150 $100 $100 $50 $0 $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ /2009-5/2010 6/2010-5/2011 6/2011-5/2012 Budget $50 $0 $33.77 $74.95 $ $ $ $ $ $ $ /2009-5/2010 6/2010-5/2011 6/2011-5/2012 Budget 22
23 Surgical CMI Medical CMI Surgery CMI Medical CMI INPATIENT SERVICE CATEGORY Inpatient Paid PMPM Owned Providers Inpatient Paid PMPM Non Owned Providers $300 $250 $200 $300 $250 $200 $150 $150 $100 $100 $50 $50 $ /2009-5/2010 6/2010-5/2011 6/2011-5/2012 Budget $ /2009-5/2010 6/2010-5/2011 6/2011-5/2012 Budget Inpatient LTC Inpatient Maternity Inpatient Medical Inpatient MHSA Inpatient Non-Acute Inpatient Surgery Inpatient LTC Inpatient Maternity Inpatient Medical Inpatient MHSA Inpatient Non-Acute Inpatient Surgery Case Mix Index Case Mix Index CMI Surgery CMI Medical CMI Surgery CMI Medical 23
24 INPATIENT RECOMMENDATIONS Service Category 6/2010-5/2011 Paid PMPM 6/2011-5/2012 Change Trend 6/2010-5/2011 Utilization / /2011-5/2012 Change Trend 6/2010-5/2011 Paid Unit Cost 6/2011-5/2012 Change Trend Change Driver Trend Contribution Inpatient LTC $68.74 $75.72 $ % 2, , % $331 $355 $24 7.3% Unit Cost $931,230 Inpatient Maternity $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 n/m n/m n/m n/m n/m n/m Unit Cost $0 Inpatient Medical $ $ $ % 1, ,248.8 (34.7) (2.7%) $1,273 $1,341 $68 5.3% Unit Cost $451,361 Inpatient MHSA $4.12 $4.23 $ % % $447 $423 ($24) (5.4%) Utilization $15,237 Inpatient Non-Acute $0.03 $0.04 $ % n/m n/m n/m n/m n/m Unit Cost $1,265 Inpatient Surgery $ $ $ % % $2,560 $2,655 $95 3.7% $1,456,973 Inpatient Total - Days $ $ $ % 4, , % $951 $993 $42 4.4% Unit Cost $2,856,065 As a provider-owned health plan, need to recognize cost differences among providers Review waivers of pre-auth to preferred providers consider ongoing reviews and health plan audits One teaching hospital outside of provider system is driving up costs consider redirection to system facilities Use hospitalists and plan case managers to expand discharge planning to increase home health and decrease admissions Compare diagnoses for inpatient DRG payments to outpatient and professional diagnoses and correlate to risk adjustment recovery 24
25 FACILITIES A-D OWNED BY PARENT PROVIDER, FACILITIES E-H NON-OWNED Costs (adjusted for severity) vary by facility, and E is a non-owned teaching hospital, which suggests stricter authorizations and discharge planning could control costs and utilization. $50.00 $40.00 $30.00 $20.00 $10.00 $0.00 System and Non System Owned Providers of Inpatient Acute A B C D E F G H 25
26 READMITS ON THE RISE Need to manage readmits with better discharge planning, including goals for home health 26
27 OUTPATIENT RECOMMENDATIONS Paid PMPM Utilization / 1000 Paid Unit Cost 6/2010-6/2011-6/2010-6/2011-6/2010-6/2011- Change Trend Service Category 5/2011 5/2012 Change Trend 5/2011 5/2012 Change Trend 5/2011 5/2012 Change Trend Driver Contribution Outpatient Diagnostic $8.57 $8.56 ($0.01) (0.1%) % $275 $261 ($14) (5.2%) Unit Cost ($698) Outpatient ER $24.51 $28.22 $ % % $639 $669 $30 4.7% Utilization $495,017 Outpatient MHSA $0.96 $1.05 $ % % $295 $289 ($6) (2.0%) Utilization $11,510 Outpatient Other $47.22 $43.74 ($3.48) (7.4%) 2, ,430.4 (254.7) (9.5%) $211 $216 $5 2.3% Utilization ($463,200) Outpatient Pharmacy $13.53 $15.46 $ % % $223 $233 $10 4.6% Utilization $257,408 Outpatient Supplies and Devices $0.11 $0.07 ($0.04) (36.0%) % $5 $3 ($2) (47.1%) Unit Cost ($5,428) Outpatient Surgery $55.89 $53.34 ($2.56) (4.6%) (36.3) (7.3%) $1,356 $1,396 $40 3.0% Utilization ($340,911) Outpatient Therapy $9.92 $16.62 $ % 1, , % $82 $106 $ % $893,689 Outpatient Lab $18.39 $18.98 $ % 3, , % $56 $56 $0 0.6% Utilization $77,728 Outpatient Rad $27.03 $26.30 ($0.73) (2.7%) 1, ,272.8 (25.9) (2.0%) $250 $248 ($2) (0.7%) Utilization ($96,829) Outpatient - Visit-based $ $ $ % 11, , % $211 $210 ($1) (0.5%) Utilization $828,285 Utilization up 10% in Emergency Room need for frequent flyer report and review of copays to manage ER utilization. Engage PCPs to avoid ER utilization by improved access to care in office settings. Pharmacy includes injectables with 20% coinsurance, but claims system needs auditing no difference in paid vs. allowed costs. Outpatient therapy up 30% for utilization and 29% for costs review preauthorization requirements and implement quantity limits. Other includes dialysis opportunities for combined savings. 27
28 20% COINSURANCE NOT BEING COLLECTED Audit Claims System Configuration 28
29 FINANCIAL IMPACT OF ACTION PLANS 1. More focused Quality Improvement (QI) and Star Ratings program with specific action plans 2. Work with PCPs on specific coding initiatives 3. Enhanced focus on risk adjustment program with optimal mix of retrospective and prospective targets REVENUE $5.75 M to $8.75 M 29
30 FINANCIAL IMPACT OF ACTION PLANS 1. Reduce inpatient admits and readmissions through multiple mechanisms 2. Part B coinsurance on specialty drugs 3. OP cost drivers 4. IP cost drivers 5. OP utilization drivers COST REDUCTION $1.3 M $1.06 M $0.74 M $0.65 M $0.20 M 30
31 REDUCE ER VISITS/1000 PROJECT DASHBOARD = $400,000 TARGET OVER FY 2015 Overall Track Major Milestones Target Date Overall Accomplishments Translate best practices from Medallion Develop ER utilization metric to produce target savings Develop enhanced reports and generate action plans regarding ER billing practices, member engagement, coordination with disease management and PCPs Develop tracking reports Engage PCPs and vendors as needed Track Milestones Status Delivery Date Comments/Updates Develop high-cost hospitals report Issues / Risks Work the frequent flyer list and include medication cost and utilization Steerage of non-emergent diagnoses to alternate place of care Engage PCPs and BH vendor for follow up to ER- assign clerk to contact PCPs. Coordinate with Provider Relations. Develop provider profiles - gaps in network, access to specialists identify best practices within PCP offices Partner with shelters and public health centers Explore member education and engagement through community events and health fairs, etc. Develop case manager reports with combined medical and pharmacy spend by member. Better utilize auth and Rx data for fast track reports. Upcoming Events & Work in Progress Develop high-cost members report Develop action plans Develop tracking reports Dependencies Coordinate with disease management Incorporate student nurses and pharmacy students for outreach Leverage nurse line, transportation and CAHM services Coordinate with Magellan for BH services Member and provider education Leverage VA data exchange 31
32 Probability of Success RESOURCE OPTIMIZATION Risk Adjustment Claims System Medical Mgmt Network Structure Star Rating Mgmt Return on Investment 32
33 RECAP: BEST PRACTICES AND VIGILANCE ARE HERE TO STAY On average, an MA HMO needs 12-15% savings from better contracting and medical management just to break even. Continued downward pressure from CMS on revenue through tighter risk adjustment methodology and projected trend rates CMS still phasing in new county rates for ACA Ongoing impact of benefit designs and changing demographics on future costs Ongoing vigilance of provider reimbursement strategies, including, but not limited to, contract changes Ongoing review and audit of clinical best practices to achieve Star Ratings Even PPOs, ACOs, and non-hmo models require cost controls through benefit design and provider access 33
34 OPERATIONAL EXCELLENCE CAN NEVER STOP Set goals for providers and performance benchmarks Constant monitoring of financial and operational performance MLR performance is more than a budget variance report need both to survive changing regulatory and clinical dynamics 34
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36 NANCY DJORDJEVIC Director, Healthcare Analytics T E ndjordjevic@gormanhealthgroup.com Gorman Health Group, LLC (GHG) is a leading consulting and software solutions firm specializing in government health programs, including Medicare managed care, Medicaid and Health Insurance Marketplace opportunities. For nearly 20 years, our unparalleled teams of subject-matter experts, former health plan executives and seasoned healthcare regulators have been providing strategic, operational, financial, and clinical services to the industry, across a full spectrum of business needs. Further, our software solutions have continued to place efficient and compliant operations within our client s reach. GHG offers software to solve problems not addressed by enterprise systems. Our Valencia software reconciles membership of more than 10 million members in Medicare, Medicaid and the Health Insurance Marketplace. Over 3,000 compliance professionals use the Online Monitoring Tool (OMT), our complete Medicare Advantage and Part D compliance toolkit, while more than 33,000 brokers and sales agents are certified and credentialed using Sales Sentinel. In addition, hundreds of health care professionals are trained each year using Gorman University training courses. We are your partner in government-sponsored health programs 36
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