ChenMed Joins Health Care Transformation Task Force

ChenMed is now a member of the Health Care Transformation Task Force, a consortium of leading health care payers, providers, purchasers and patient organizations working to accelerate the pace of U.S. health care delivery system transformation. The Task Force announced ChenMed’s membership today alongside other new members ranging from the Cleveland Clinic to UAW Retiree Medical Benefits Trust.

For seniors most in need of care, high quality health care is too often beyond reach. ChenMed is a health care provider that was founded to bring concierge-style medicine — and better health outcomes — to the neediest populations. ChenMed serves seniors with low-to-moderate incomes, most managing multiple chronic conditions, in nine U.S. markets through its 39 senior medical centers. As a fully capitated Medicare Advantage provider, ChenMed provides a concierge level of care with minimal to no expense to the beneficiary.

As part of the Health Care Transformation Task Force, members commit to putting 75 percent of their business into value-based arrangements that focus on providing person-centered care that is high quality and lower cost through innovative delivery models. Value-based care is already the core of ChenMed’s model.

With more than 40 organizations representing patients, payers, providers and purchasers, the Task Force aims to align private and public sector efforts to transform the U.S. health care system. By developing and disseminating strategy, operational and policy recommendations, it seeks to spark rapid, measurable change across the health care landscape.

“We’ve proven that value-based care led by primary care physicians is an effective and scalable way to improve both patient health and satisfaction for seniors,” said Christopher Chen, MD, CEO of ChenMed. “Our mission is to transform healthcare for the neediest populations, and being part of the Task Force will help us further accelerate progress.”

ChenMed’s unique model and culture of accountability allow it to better manage chronic disease and keep patients healthy, resulting in fewer days in the hospital and lower costs. ChenMed patients have access to services like medications provided on-site, dedicated specialists, on-site tests and screenings, and available courtesy transportation. ChenMed’s doctors annually serve one-fifth as many patients as the national average of 2,300 patients per doctor. This allows them to provide significantly more face-to-face time with patients. Industry-leading access is one reason why Medical Economics reported that ChenMed “may be the best primary care system in the U.S.”

“ChenMed is a welcome addition to our robust alliance, as we boldly seek to deliver the Triple Aim of better health, better care and lower costs,” said Jeff Micklos, executive director of the Task Force. “Their expertise and support is critical to the knowledge sharing our members need to continue down the path to transformation.”

 

About Health Care Transformation Task Force
The Health Care Transformation Task Force is an industry consortium that brings together patients, payers, providers and purchasers to align private and public sector efforts to clear the way for a sweeping transformation of the U.S. health care system. Our members are committed to rapid, measurable change, both for ourselves and our country. Our members aspire to have 75 percent of their respective business operating under value-based payment arrangements by 2020. To learn more, visit www.hcttf.org.

About ChenMed
For seniors most in need of care, high quality health care is too often beyond reach. ChenMed is a health care provider that was founded to bring concierge-style medicine — and better health outcomes — to the neediest populations. ChenMed serves seniors with low-to-moderate incomes, most managing multiple chronic conditions, in nine U.S. markets through its 39 senior medical centers. As a fully capitated Medicare Advantage provider, ChenMed provides a concierge level of care with minimal to no expense to the beneficiary.