What You Should Know:
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (“Blue Cross”) today announced the launch of CloseKnit, a new virtual-first primary care option designed to provide members with accessible and convenient health support.
- As part of their agreement, CloseKnit is actively participating in Blue Cross's value-based payment program, aligning with the insurer's commitment to quality and affordability while ensuring members receive timely primary care
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AI in Primary Care: Reducing Burnout and Empowering Physicians
Primary care physicians struggle to process a novel's worth of data on each of their patients, every day, under stressful conditions. As healthcare invests billions in fast-evolving AI solutions, I’m convinced that leveraging AI to expand automation and save time in healthcare won't work unless we prioritize helping these doctors operate at the top of their license.
Every patient has a rich story. Primary care physicians are tasked with quickly finding and reviewing those personal stories in
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Aligned Marketplace Secures $3M for Advanced Primary Care
What You Should Know:
- Aligned Marketplace, a leading platform connecting self-insured employers with advanced primary care (APC) providers secures $3M in seed funding led by existing investors A* and Maverick Ventures.
- The funding will fuel the company's continued growth and expansion as it addresses the rising demand for affordable, high-quality primary care solutions.
- This announcement follows a successful year for Aligned Marketplace, which included an initial $8M
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Centivo Launches No-Cost Virtual Primary Care
What You Should Know:
- Centivo, a pioneering healthcare company committed to making quality healthcare radically affordable, is thrilled to announce the launch of Centivo Care, a virtual primary care practice seamlessly integrated into Centivo-administered health plans.
- This innovative platform addresses the growing challenge of primary care access, offering a streamlined digital experience that connects patients and providers with unprecedented ease.
Revolutionizing Healthcare
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PeopleOne Health Raises $32.3M to Reimagine Value-Based Primary Care
What You Should Know:
- PeopleOne Health, a pioneer in value-based primary care, has secured up to $32.3M in Series B funding led by GV (Google Ventures), with participation from notable investors including healthcare entrepreneur Glen Tullman.
- The funding will accelerate PeopleOne Health's mission to transform primary care by providing a comprehensive, patient-centric, and cost-effective health benefit.
Addressing the Healthcare Crisis
As healthcare costs continue to
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HLTH: Cleveland Clinic, Amazon One Medical Partner to Expand Primary Care Access in Northeast Ohio
What You Should Know:
- Academic health system Cleveland Clinic and Amazon One Medical, a hybrid virtual and in-person primary care provider, are collaborating to improve access to seamless and coordinated care in Northeast Ohio.
- The strategic partnership will leverage the strengths of both organizations to offer patients a comprehensive and convenient healthcare experience.
Expanding Access to Primary Care
Amazon One Medical will open its first primary care office in
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Hackensack Meridian Health Launches 24/7 AI-Powered Primary Care Access
What You Should Know:
- New Jersey's leading health network, Hackensack Meridian Health, is set to revolutionize primary care access with the upcoming launch of HMH 24/7, an AI-driven platform that seamlessly integrates virtual and in-person care.
- This new primary care initiative is a response to the evolving landscape of healthcare delivery, offering patients a convenient and connected way to manage their health.
HMH 24/7: A New Era of Accessible, Personalized Care
HMH
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New Survey Sheds Light on How Physicians Experience Interoperability
What You Should Know:
- A collaborative effort between the Assistant Secretary for Technology Policy and Office of the National Coordinator for Health IT (ASTP), the American Board of Family Medicine (ABFM), and the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) has yielded significant insights into the challenges and opportunities of health IT interoperability in primary care.
- By embedding HIT-related questions into the ABFM’s Continuous Certification Questionnaire (CCQ),
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How Virtual Primary Care Can Enrich Your Practice
The COVID-19 pandemic made the word “virtual” a part of our everyday lexicon. Many services that were previously done in person—even schools—quickly made the transition to being virtual. Today, our world is forever changed as many services that once were only in-person continue to be virtual due to convenience, accessibility, and technological advancements that enable everything online.
Primary care has also benefited from virtualization of services. According to a study published in
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CenterWell Expands Senior Care Footprint with 23 Walmart Locations
What You Should Know:
- CenterWell, Humana’s health care services business, announced plans to open 23 senior-focused primary care centers in Walmart Supercenters across Florida, Georgia, Missouri, and Texas. This strategic move aims to enhance access to specialized care for seniors in these communities.
- CenterWell’s model emphasizes value-based care, focusing on patient outcomes rather than fee-for-service. The company accepts Medicare Advantage plans and Original Medicare,
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