Description: Private LTC insurers are paving the way for value-based care through working to implement care management programs that improve the lives of their policyholders before and during a claim. However, measuring the effectiveness of these new programs is a challenging task. In this article, we will explore powerful tools that can enhance traditional effectiveness studies and address some of their existing weaknesses.

Description: Bringing managed care concepts into LTC claims management could benefit insurers, policyholders, and providers. This article outlines the case for doing so, and articulates the benefits to each stakeholder in the LTC claims process.