CareNu President Recognized for Transforming Healthcare Through Innovation, Collaboration and Bold Investment in the Future

TAMPA, Florida (April 15, 2025) – Modern Healthcare has named Paola Bianchi Delp, President of CareNu and CEO of SECUR, a 2025 Top Innovator, recognizing her transformative leadership in value-based care. This prestigious award honors healthcare leaders who are reimagining care delivery, driving measurable clinical and financial results, and setting new industry benchmarks.

“At CareNu, we are not just adapting to change — we are driving it,” said Delp, MBA, MHA, ACHE. “By collaborating with our network providers and fostering a culture where innovation is not just encouraged but expected, we are building the future of value-based care. Our investments today are setting the stage for transformative advancements that will redefine how healthcare is delivered. I am honored to receive this recognition from Modern Healthcare, but even more excited about what is ahead.”

Under Delp’s leadership, CareNu has pioneered the use of artificial intelligence, predictive analytics and social determinants of health (SDOH) insights to transform healthcare for medically complex populations. Through the organization’s transition to the ACO REACH model via its ASSURITY DCE business line, CareNu has delivered industry-defining results:

• 43-percent reduction in emergency room visits
• 55-percent reduction in hospitalizations
• 37-percent net savings in healthcare costs

Building on this momentum, Delp launched SECUR, a Medicare Advantage Institutional-Special Needs Plan (I-SNP), in 2024. By fusing technology with patient-centered care coordination, she is breaking down access barriers, improving healthcare quality and shaping the future of value-based care.

“Artificial intelligence, the use of data and technology investments are transforming healthcare — streamlining workflows, improving patient care and creating new business opportunities,” said Mary Ellen Podmolik, editor-in-chief of Modern Healthcare. “The ambitious work underway by our 2025 Innovators Awards’ honorees is producing exciting results that will lead to better results for patients and these organizations that are tackling the industry’s biggest challenges.”

Delp and her fellow honorees are profiled in the April 14, 2025 issue of Modern Healthcare magazine and featured online at: ModernHealthcare.com/Innovators.

About CareNu
CareNu is a data-forward healthcare organization using predictive analytics to revolutionize care for the medically vulnerable and their families. We are paving the way for a new approach to healthcare in America by leveraging data and resources to optimize the patient experience and care delivery model. More than a healthcare provider, CareNu is the embodiment of forward-thinking philosophy, where cutting-edge solutions meet compassionate care. The organization is an architect of a future where every patient’s journey is met with the highest standards of excellence. To discover the future of healthcare, visit www.carenu.com.

About Modern Healthcare
Modern Healthcare is the most trusted business news and information brand in the healthcare industry. Modern Healthcare empowers healthcare leaders and influencers to make timely and informed business decisions. To learn more or subscribe, go to www.modernhealthcare.com/subscriptions.

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Contacts:

Phoebe Ochman
[email protected]
813/871.8025

New Institutional Special Needs Plan offers tailored care to patients with advanced chronic illness

TAMPA, Fla. (October 16, 2024) – CareNu, a data-forward healthcare organization using predictive analytics to enhance care for the medically vulnerable, announced today its subsidiary SECUR launched a new Medicare Advantage Institutional Special Needs Plan (I-SNP). This expansion into Medicare Advantage, a private insurance option for those eligible for Medicare, will allow CareNu to continue providing healthcare for individuals with complex needs and advanced chronic illness.

“CareNu’s SECUR is a comprehensive support system for individuals battling complex chronic illness,” said Paola Bianchi Delp, CEO of SECUR and president of CareNu. “We strive to offer unique care solutions and meet patients where they are in their chronic illness journey. In launching SECUR, we are giving our members and providers the resources, customer service and personal engagement they deserve.”

I-SNPs are a unique type of Medicare Advantage plan for those with chronic or disabling conditions who need a high level of care. SECUR Advantage (I-SNP) is designed for individuals living in long-term care settings, like nursing facilities and inpatient psychiatric facilities. SECUR Enhanced is a community based institutional equivalent plan which offers benefits for individuals needing institutional-level care who continue to live either at home or in an assisted living facility.

SECUR will build on the experience of CareNu’s other programs, which coordinate chronic illness care for over 5,000 people. From 2021 to 2023, CareNu’s ASSURITY DCE saw significant reductions in emergency room visits and hospitalizations, as a result of its commitment to preventative integrated care.

To qualify for an I-SNP plan, patients must currently have or need the level of services provided in a long-term care facility for 90 days or longer. SECUR is available to individuals residing in the following counties: Citrus, Hernando, Hillsborough, Pasco, and Pinellas.

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About CareNu

CareNu is a data-forward healthcare organization using predictive analytics to enhance care for the medically vulnerable and their families. CareNu strives to optimize the patient experience and care delivery by leveraging data and resources. The organization also operates several at-home primary care entities, a health plan and numerous global risk initiatives. It operates on a value-based care model and encompasses the entire health ecosystem for chronic illness care. CareNu embraces innovation to transform the patient-family experience. To discover the future of healthcare, visit www.carenu.com.

About SECUR

SECUR is a Medicare Advantage health plan licensed in the State of Florida which provides specialized healthcare services through our Medicare Advantage Institutional Special Needs Plan (I-SNP), focusing on individuals with complex needs. SECUR’s mission is to support the well-being of our members by offering comprehensive, person-centered care, guided by values of compassion, innovation, collaboration and accessibility. The organization is dedicated to delivering tailored services that address each member’s unique healthcare needs while fostering a supportive and trusted relationship throughout their healthcare journey. For more information, visit www.securhealthplan.com.

Contacts:

Phoebe Ochman
[email protected]
813/532-7221

Anna Grace Thompson
[email protected]
571/429-2482

SECUR’s Medicare Advantage special needs plan will enable CareNu to better serve individuals with advanced chronic illnesses.

TAMPA, FL. (April 23, 2024)

CareNu, a data-forward healthcare organization using predictive analytics to revolutionize care for the medically vulnerable, announced that its subsidiary, SECUR, obtained a Healthcare Maintenance Organization (HMO) license to pursue its goal of launching a Medicare Advantage Institutional Special Needs Plan (I-SNP). This expansion marks a significant milestone for CareNu and will allow the organization to continue revolutionizing healthcare for individuals with complex needs and advanced chronic illness.

“CareNu’s SECUR embodies our mission to be a lifeline for individuals battling complex chronic illnesses, offering a level of care and support unparalleled in the industry,” said Paola Bianchi Delp, president of CareNu. “In launching SECUR, we are building on the success of the other innovative service lines in our portfolio, which bring agility, customer service and personal engagement to patients and providers every day.”

The new plan will emulate CareNu’s other successful programs, which coordinate chronic care for over 5,000 people. Through ASSURITY DCE, the organization has revolutionized care for more than 2,000 patients. From 2021 to 2023, the program saw a 52-percent reduction in emergency room visits and a 61-percent reduction in hospitalizations. By leveraging cutting-edge analytics, population health analysis and social determinants of health surveys, CareNu ensures each member receives personalized, comprehensive care that addresses their unique needs.