Mercy and Wellvana Collaborate to Enhance Value-Based Care for Providers
Mercy and Wellvana's partnership emphasizes the importance of collaboration in achieving positive health outcomes. According to Steve Mackin, CEO of Mercy, this union will empower physicians with the necessary tools and resources to maintain proactive, coordinated care. The intention is to help keep communities healthy and reduce hospital admissions, thereby benefiting patients, healthcare practitioners, and the wider community alike.
Wellvana's CEO, Susan Diamond, echoed this sentiment, underscoring the potential of value-based care to transform healthcare delivery. With over 800,000 patients under their care across 40 states, Wellvana has established itself as an innovator in the realm of accountable care, generating significant savings for Medicare while ensuring that patients receive comprehensive care.
Launching Programs for Independent Providers
The partnership's immediate goals include hosting information sessions and networking events in Mercy’s service areas to engage independent physicians and advanced practice providers. These events aim to provide insights and educational opportunities about value-based care and how providers can integrate such models into their practices efficiently.
With tools like electronic medical record integration and specialized clinical support, Mercy and Wellvana are dedicated to reducing the administrative burdens that healthcare providers often face. This initiative not only ensures that patients enjoy improved access to care but also facilitates providers' financial viability in an increasingly competitive healthcare landscape.
As Mercy and Wellvana move forward with this venture, their commitment to enhancing healthcare services and outcomes for communities across states like Arkansas, Illinois, Kansas, Missouri, and Oklahoma continues to grow. As one of the nation’s most respected healthcare systems, Mercy’s alignment with Wellvana heralds a new era of innovative healthcare solutions designed to prioritize quality and patient satisfaction.
This collaboration marks a crucial step toward a future where independent providers can thrive within a system that rewards efficiency and effective patient management, reflecting the evolving landscape of healthcare delivery in America today. It's a promising reminder that by working together, healthcare providers can pave the way for sustainable solutions that directly benefit patients and their communities.