Summary: Over the last few years, there's probably been no hotter topic in the skilled nursing space than I-SNPs — special Medicare Advantage plans that cover long-term residents of nursing homes and other institutional sites of care. As CEO of Longevity Health Plan, René Lerer has had a front-row seat to the expansion of these plans, which the company currently offers in Illinois and New York. Lerer joined "Rethink" to discuss trends in this specialized space, as well as how providers can launch their own plans — either on their own, or with strategic partners. Listen to this episode to learn: - How Longevity built its network, and how it plans to expand - The different ways providers can create or join an I-SNP - Why I-SNPs can open other opportunities beyond reimbursement control
