Lighbeam, Cardinal Health Expand Oncology Care Tech Agreement

Lightbeam Health Solutions is augmenting its partnership with Cardinal Health to provide more technologically-based oncology treatment solutions. 

Specifically, Lightbeam is adding solutions through Cardinal Health Navista TS, a suite of technology solutions designed to help community oncologists improve outcomes and costs associated with patient treatment for value-based care models. The Enhancing Oncology Model (EOM) replaced the Oncology Care Model (OCM) in July 2023. As such, participating oncology practices will be required to engage in two-sided risk, as well as prioritize electronic patient-reported outcomes (ePROs), health-related social needs screenings (HRSNs) and health equity programs. Through this expanded agreement, Cardinal Health will bolster its EOM offering with Lightbeam’s population health analytics application, Lightbeam Clinical Services (LCS) and Deviceless Remote Patient Monitoring.
 
“Lightbeam is honored to be Cardinal Health’s partner for population health enablement solutions and capabilities,” said Patrick Burton, senior vice president of Business Development at Lightbeam Health Solutions. “With its expanded implementation of Lightbeam solutions, Navista TS is the all-in-one technology solution for patient-centered oncology care. This partnership highlights Lightbeam’s and Cardinal Health’s joint goal of delivering solutions to help healthcare organizations drive outcomes and succeed in value-based care.”
 
As a technology suite for patient-centric oncology care, Cardinal Health Navista TS helps oncology practices improve care, reduce administrative burdens, and strengthen financial performance. Cardinal Health began its relationship with Lightbeam by leveraging its prescriptive artificial intelligence (AI) solution, which identifies the high-risk SDoH factors that contribute to poor patient outcomes and increased ED utilization. Recent research published by ASCO’s Journal of Clinical Oncology concluded the tool reduced monthly emergency department visits at a Texas cancer center by 18%.
 
“By expanding our relationship with Lightbeam Health, we can better support community oncologists who are looking to efficiently manage their population of patients,” stated Amy Valley, PharmD, vice president of Clinical Strategy and Technology Solutions at Cardinal Health. “The measurable success we have seen with community oncology practices that have adopted Lightbeam Health’s other value-based care tools, has been very promising, and we look forward to how this expansion will better support oncology patients in every phase of their care journeys.”
 
Lightbeam Health Solutions delivers a model for managing patient populations and associated risk. Lightbeam facilitates population health management for ACOs, payers, provider groups, health systems, and other healthcare organizations aspiring to provide superior care at a lower cost. 
 
Cardinal Health distributes pharmaceuticals, manufactures and distributes medical and laboratory products, and provides performance and data solutions for healthcare facilities. The company maintains operations in more than 30 countries and employs about 46,500 workers globally,