Chesapeake Independent Physician Association Expands into Virginia

TAMPA, Fla., May 28, 2024

TAMPA, Fla., May 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Collaborative Health Systems (CHS), a management services organization for providers and wholly owned subsidiary of Centene Corporation (NYSE: CNC), recently announced expansion into a new market, offering providers in Virginia an opportunity to join Chesapeake Independent Physician Association (CIPA) to drive greater collaboration around value-based care.

CIPA, managed by Collaborative Health Systems and operating in Maryland since 2018, includes more than 150 provider groups and two Medicare Shared Savings Programs (MSSP), Medicare Advantage (MA) plans, and several commercial health plan programs. The IPA also offers participating practices the benefits derived from belonging to a larger group, including improved Medicare Fee-For-Service rates, value-based programs offered by health plans and financial incentives.

"This is an exciting step in our business initiatives and growth efforts to align with providers who are focused on succeeding in value-based care," said Anthony Valdés, president of Collaborative Health Systems. "We look forward to welcoming new providers into our network."

Practices that participate in CIPA have a trusted partner that can offer tools and resources to coordinate care, engage with patients and provide administrative support. Other participation benefits include working alongside healthcare providers who have a vested interest in value-based care, reducing practice costs, improving operational efficiency, increasing practice revenue and achieving greater patient health outcomes.

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