Can HUM's New Oncology Model Strengthen Its Value-Based Care Strategy?
Humana Inc. has launched a new oncology care model in partnership with Evolent Health and American Oncology Network across eight states. The initiative streamlines prior authorization for qualifying practices, uses EHR analytics and provider scorecards to promote evidence-based cancer treatment, and aims to improve care coordination while reducing specialty care spending. HUM stock has rallied 82.2% over the past year but trades at a premium valuation of 29.08x forward P/E versus the industry average of 15.72x.


