The Orthopaedic Implant Company is participating in a pilot program to reduce supply costs and insurance premiums for patients.
Four things to know:
1. Salt Lake City-based Intermountain Healthcare is spearheading the program, which led to a $3.6 million decease in supply expenses to date.
2. The program brings together physicians and administrators in an effort to control healthcare costs and improve value.
3. Intermountain Healthcare is a nonprofit health system that spans 24 hospitals, 160 clinics and over 2,300 physicians.
4. OIC develops implants for orthopedic trauma.