By Mario Schlosser, CEO and Co-Founder of Oscar – June 12, 2017
At Oscar, we see the future of health care as one where the system will revolve around the needs of the individual. It’s why our member experience is at the center of everything we do – how we design products, develop technology, and choose provider partners.
Yet our vision goes beyond the market for individual health insurance. Even as we expand our footprint to offer more individual marketplace coverage, we are moving quickly to bring the Oscar experience to the majority of Americans who get health insurance through their jobs.
Today, we're excited to announce a strategic partnership with Humana (opens in new tab), a leading health and well-being company, to bring Oscar for Business (opens in new tab) to the city of Nashville, Tennessee. As the undisputed national leader in the Medicare Advantage market, Humana shares our ambition to reshape commercial health insurance in America into a simple, seamless, and consumer-focused experience.
This partnership with Humana gives Oscar for Business a platform to reach more Americans and presents an opportunity to work with a company that holds strong relationships with doctors, hospitals, and local communities across the country. We also share a focus when it comes to keeping members healthy – Humana is a pioneer in finding innovative solutions to help its members manage complex chronic conditions and coordinate care across providers.
This is a unique health insurance product that will deliver the core Oscar experience, strengthened by Humana’s experience in collaborating with providers. Members will have access to Oscar’s Concierge teams that use data-driven alerts to help members with their care, 24/7 access to telemedicine and care search tools, and a unique mobile experience that empowers members to manage their care. They’ll also benefit from Humana’s coordinated care approach to help members manage complex conditions.