Summit Re engaged in a stringent due diligence process prior to making the decision to enter into an exclusive agreement with United Resource Networks (U.R.N.) for transplant management. Below you will find a comparison of the type of information we considered:
Size & Scope |
U.R.N. |
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LifeTrac |
| Covered lives | 46 million | 20 million | 15 million |
| Annual transplant referrals | 10,000+ | 900 | 1,800 |
| Centers available | 108+ | 44 | 47 |
| Average network discount across all five phases | 43% | 31% | 31% |
| Dedicated personnel (excluding claims repricing):Licensed medical / clinical staff
Support staff Total |
86 97 183 |
2 10 12 |
3 6 9 |
Pricing |
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| Per diem for all phases of care in most contracts | Yes | No | No |
| Organ & bone marrow acquisition included in all case rates | Yes | Some | Some |
| Access Fees | $3,500 - $20,000 | $3,000 - $13,000 | None |
Services |
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| Complete utilization & financial reporting | Yes | Yes | Unknown |
| Web access to comprehensive medical center data | Yes | No | Yes |
| Transplant case-management services available | Yes | No | No |
Quality & Credentialing |
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| Physician advisory panels | 4 | No | No |
Education |
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| Annual education conferences | 5+, on-line CEUs | On-line CEUs | No |
| Annual client conference | Yes | No | Unknown |
Other Products |
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| Able to take or share economic risk for transplants | Yes | No | No |
| Specialized pediatric credentialing and network | Yes | No | Yes |
| Congenital heart disease program and network | Yes | No | No |
Disclaimer – Competitor information is based on data available through a variety of sources. Specific detailed information should be sought directly from each competitor to ensure reliable comparison data.