CLERMONT, Fla., April 23, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Primary Partners, an integrated group of high-performing physicians who participate in "value contracts" with commercial insurers and who operate an Accountable Care Organization (ACO), announced plans to extend its population health services among Medicare patients. The company will enter risk-based agreements with select Medicare Advantage plans. Under the terms of these contracts, Primary Partners will be responsible for the complete continuum of healthcare required for certain Medicare Advantage patients who choose a Primary Partners physician as their PCP.
The physician founders of Primary Partners apply a disciplined, intensive approach to patient care that prioritizes disease prevention, fast access to care, and robust disease management for patients with chronic conditions. Using its model, Primary Partners has ranked first in Florida and fourth in the state for quality and saved the Medicare system millions of dollars for patients attributed to its ACO. Similarly, it has delivered more efficient care to patients enrolled in commercial health plans with which the company has value contracts.
"We know that good medicine is good business," said Dr. Memory Crowley, medical director for Primary Partners. "Our doctors understand that when we deliver appropriate care – at the time when our patients need it – we can often prevent costly health episodes that result in hospitalization. Now we'll be able to apply this model to Medicare Advantage patients in our care who will likely enjoy better health outcomes."
Primary Partners' Health Option Medicare Advantage Agreement, which will take effect this April, will help the group better serve the Medicare population. The agreement will help the network provide efficient, valuable care for the patient population. This news comes at a time when some network agreements have decreased in size, leaving patients in the lurch.
In addition to its unique brand of population health, Primary Partners uses "high-performing specialists" for its patients that require specialist care. These specialists have demonstrated their ability to provide care more efficiently than many of their peers, often avoiding unnecessary tests and utilizing evidence-based care.
"We can achieve higher quality and savings in nearly all aspects of care delivery," said Dr. Cara Jakob, chief transformation officer for Primary Partners. "From referring to likeminded specialists, to offering extended hours for better care access, our model reduces costs and improves outcomes and patient satisfaction. We're confident we can replicate this success with Medicare risk agreements to the benefit of everyone involved."
Since its inception, Primary Partners has earned among the highest quality scores in Florida and the nation. The company has generated more than $35 million in savings for Medicare and other payers, improving health care cost and efficiently using taxpayer monies and rewarding participating physicians for quality.
To learn more about Primary Partners, including joining the network or becoming a shareholder, please call Allie Torres at (352) 394-5219 or email support(at)primarypartners.org.
About Primary Partners
Primary Partners is an integrated healthcare delivery network of high performing physicians who participate in various high quality, cost-efficient care models. Our network of independent primary care physicians and specialists coordinate with our preferred hospital and ambulatory care partners to provide comprehensive care. The company is dedicated to providing quality, coordinated care to create a positive patient experience and improved health outcomes, while reducing growth in healthcare expenditures.
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