PENDER – A northeast Nebraska hospital and medial clinics will be switching to a different organization for Accountable Care Organization (ACO) services.
According to a release from Pender Community Hospital, PCH and Medical Clinics will be utilizing Bryan Health Connect as its Accountable Care Organization (ACO), effective January 1, 2023.
An ACO is a collection of healthcare providers who work together with Medicare to offer patients high quality, affordable care. The coordinated care approach of an ACO is beneficial to Medicare patients for a variety of reasons; these organizations help reduce the need for duplicate tests or unnecessary appointments, while also boosting preventative screenings that identify health concerns in early stages.
PCH Chief Executive Officer, Laura Gamble said, “Pender Medical Clinic is excited to join the Bryan Health Connect Accountable Care Organization. This premier, Nebraska-based ACO aligns well with our Pender philosophy of providing high-quality, high-value care to our patients. Bryan brings numerous resources, tools and technologies to enable our staff to further grow programs and services for patient care.”
For more information, Medicare patients should contact the Health Coach Office at 402-385-3033 option 3.
