KentuckyOne Health Partners (KHP), the state’s largest accountable care organization, was recognized with Elite 5-Star status from CAPG, a professional association for accountable physician groups. KHP is one of only 87 organizations nationwide to receive the Elite honor in 2017. This status is earned through participation in CAPG’s Standards of Excellence Survey, which assesses the delivery of accountable and value-based care.
KAPH, the largest Medicare-certified Accountable Care Organization (ACO) in Kentucky, manages the only Kentucky-based hip and knee episode program, and in 2017 became a Medicare Next Generation ACO. KAPH has been recognized three times among “100 Accountable Care Organizations to Know” by Becker’s Hospital Review and is considered to be one of the 15 largest ACOs in the country.
CHI Memorial, Chattanooga, TN, and The Chattanooga Heart Institute have a new treatment for people who have non-valvular atrial fibrillation (AFib). An estimated five million people in the U.S. are affected by AFib, an irregular heartbeat that brings a greater risk of stroke.
Dignity Health and Catholic Health Initiatives (CHI) have come together as CommonSpirit Health, creating a new nonprofit Catholic health system focused on advancing health for all people and serving communities in 21 states.
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CHI Mercy Health, Roseburg, OR, celebrated 110 years of serving the community with a gathering on Feb. 21. Employees and members of the community were welcome to attend the event, which featured a blessing and prayer.
Michael Romano
National Director, Media Relations
p: 303-383-2720
e: michaelromano@catholichealth.net
