IPG, Lima Corporate Partner to Support Value-Based Care Delivery in the U.S.

IPG, a provider of device benefit management solutions, has forged a partnership with Lima Corporate, a global provider of reconstructive and fixation orthopedic solutions. With a national footprint and focus on the commercial health care market, IPG enables high-quality, cost-effective surgical care and supports the delivery of value-based care for high cost surgical procedures for their health plan clients. This partnership creates significant opportunities to improve surgical outcomes, while reducing overall healthcare costs.
 
“Lima Corporate is enthusiastic to initiate this collaboration with IPG as it represents a paradigm shift in the medical device market in the U.S. while maintaining access to state-of-the-art devices. Through this agreement, Lima is able to provide key technology, such as our Trabecular Titanium technology used in our hip and shoulder portfolio, which are the only 3D printed devices with 10-years of clinical follow-up,” said Luigi Ferrari, CEO of Lima Corporate.
 
By bringing transparency, contracting strategy, analytics and surgical expertise related to the delivery of device-intensive surgical procedures, IPG enables surgeons and facilities to make value-based care delivery decisions that drive quality and affordability around surgical procedures through device selection and site of care optimization. As IPG continues to execute on its manufacturer partnership strategy with firms who strategically align with this objective, Lima was identified as an excellent fit.
 
“IPG is excited about the opportunity to work closely with Lima to bring their high-value technology to IPG’s health plan clients and patients,” said Vince Coppola, president and CEO of IPG. “This relationship will further expand our mission to bring high quality, cost effective surgical solutions to the U.S. healthcare market.”
 
As a participating manufacturer in IPG’s device benefit management program, Lima will gain access to IPG’s network of direct partnering facilities and surgeons. This agreement will provide greater access for IPG’s customers for high quality shoulder, hip and knee arthroplasty products. Lima has a strong international presence, and the partnership with IPG will enable Lima to drive expansion of their products in the United States.
 
Based in Italy, Lima Corporate provides reconstructive orthopedic solutions to surgeons. The company’s product range includes large joint revision and primary implants and complete extremities solutions including fixation.
 
IPG provides device benefit management solutions, working with health plans, providers, surgical facilities and patients across the United States to improve quality and reduce costs for surgical procedures through optimization of the most effective site of care and device selection, resulting in more affordable high-quality care to consumers. The company is based in Alpharetta, Ga.