HealthCare Partners (HCP) has been named a top-performer six years in a row by the Integrated Healthcare Association for clinical excellence, patient satisfaction, and use of information technology (IT) in support of patient care. With more than 1,200 employed and affiliated PCPs and more than 3,000 employed and contracted specialists, HCP cares for patients across mid- and Southern Calfornia. HCP’s mission is to “partner with patients to live life to the fullest by providing outstanding health care and supporting our physicians to excel in the healing arts.”
Parent Organization Specifications
Type: IPA/Medical Group
Legal Structure: HealthCare Partners, LLC
Patients Served Annually: Over 1 million nationally
Number Associated Hospitals: 20 Partner Hospitals
EHR Capabilities: Allscripts, NextGen, and EPIC
Other Reform Efforts: Anti-coagulation clinic, ambulatory ICU, home-bound program, disease management programs
Clinical Transformation Tools: Complex care management, patient registries, point of care reminders, aligned incentives for providers
ACO Specifications
Governance Structure: TBD
Legal Structure: LLC of Parent Organization
Participating Payers in Year 1: Anthem, WellPoint
Date Initiated Discussions with Payers: Winter 2010
Year 1 Shared Savings Model: Shared Savings; HCP will take on some risk Quality Metrics Used in Year 1: Brookings-Dartmouth starter set and additional measures TBD
ACO Primary Care Providers: 1,000
ACO Medical Specialists: 1,462
ACO Surgical Specialists: 240