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The Transition to Value Based Care

Partnering to Lead: FQHCs Drive Quality Patient Care with a Clinically Integrated Network The Transition to Value-Based CareAmanda Simmons, Executive Vice President at Integrated Health Partners of Southern California  Hope Kraatz, Assistant Clinical Director...

AristaMD and Sitka Form Single Company, Secure Series C of $16.5M for the Expansion of Specialty Care Access via Electronic and Video Consultation Services

SAN DIEGO – Nov. 14, 2023 – AristaMD, a digital healthcare company specializing in eConsults and referral management services, today announced it has joined forces with Sitka, a video-consult specialist network supporting value-based care providers, and the close of its latest financing to help expand cost-effective and timely specialty care.

Improving Patient Outcomes: How Specialists will Contribute to Value-Based Care

In healthcare, the shift towards value-based care is reshaping how providers deliver and patients receive medical services. At the heart of this transformation are specialists. This approach is not just a change in the reimbursement model; it’s a fundamental reimagining of how we define and achieve success in healthcare. Specialists will play a critical role in the realm of value-based care.

Patient Education for Informed Decision-Making

In today’s complex world of healthcare, it’s more important than ever for people to have the knowledge they need to make wise decisions about their well-being. Patient education is a key part of this process, and it’s about more than just passing along information.

Targeting Healthcare Cost Savings? Focus on High-Value eConsults

At-risk practices that focus on high-value eConsults see the greatest benefits from their eConsult programs — healthcare cost savings and improved patient outcomes. These practices identify patients at high risk of serious health events, such as emergency department visits or inpatient hospitalizations, and prevent them.

How to Stay Engaged with your Primary Care Network

Referral specialists play a vital role in extending specialized medical expertise to patients, while PCPS act as the initial touchpoint in a patient’s healthcare journey. Nurturing a strong bond between these two critical components ensures seamless patient transitions and fosters a synergy that enhances diagnostic accuracy, treatment efficacy, and overall patient outcomes.