Thyme Care, a Nashville-based cancer care navigation company has agreed to provide care for eligible Humana Medicare Advantage members.
Using a value-based model, Thyme Care offers patients 24/7 virtual care navigation, including clinical support between appointments, medication guidance and symptom management. It also helps connect patients to community-based services, and assists in coordination between providers, according to a press release.
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