August 06, 2024
Independence Blue Cross (IBX) is now accepting applications for its 2025 Clinical Care Innovation Grants. These grants foster innovative approaches to care delivery that can help improve the health and well-being of IBX members and the community at large. Health systems and large specialty groups that are in the Independence network and have a value-based contract are encouraged to apply for a 2025 Clinical Care Innovation Grant.
“We are always looking for ways to deliver better outcomes for our members at a more affordable cost. Clinical Care Innovation Grants are a way for us to invest in innovators in our value-based network providers who are trying to do just that. We’re supporting some of the most promising ‘what ifs’ proposed by our area’s major health systems and large specialty groups. It’s exciting to see the grants come to life, grow, and ultimately improve the health of the communities we serve,” said Dr. Rodrigo Cerdá, senior vice president of Health Services and chief medical officer at Independence Blue Cross.
Health systems and large specialty groups applying for a Clinical Care Innovation Grant should submit ideas that focus on new and innovative approaches to care that do the following:
• Improve quality of care, patient experience, access to care, and/or lower health care costs
• Improve health equity
• Test a new care model, including models that enable better primary care, bring care closer to home, integrate behavioral health, and use technology in a new way
Up to five Clinical Care Innovation Grants will be awarded in 2025 with an average of $200,000 per grant. Grant applications are due by September 26, 2024. Each entity is permitted up to three submissions. The submissions will be evaluated internally by an IBX review committee. Providers whose submissions are accepted will be invited to present their idea(s) on November 21, 2024. Winners will be notified by November 22, 2024.
To learn more about the Clinical Care Innovation Grant Program, including specific information on the criteria and submission process, visit ibx.com/ccigrant.
