Value-Based Care Supports Doctors and Patients

We honor the dedication, skill and unwavering commitment of the physicians who provide quality health care to individuals and communities worldwide.

In addition to being a physician myself, I come from a family of physicians. Between my wife, my parents, my sister, and others, we often joke that we could be our own large multispecialty practice. What unites us is a common dedication and passion in caring for patients.?

I see the same characteristics in our CenterWell and Conviva physicians and the way they work with our integrated care teams to deliver the best outcomes possible for our patients.

Primary care doctors are often a first stop for patients when it comes to medical treatment, but the typical model of 15 minutes per appointment simply isn’t working – for doctors or patients, especially our senior patients who have more chronic diseases and health challenges to manage. Studies show that primary care doctors would need 27 hours a day to handle all of the duties associated with primary care. It’s no surprise then that in a survey of 1,000 physicians – 75% of whom were primary care doctors – 93% said they feel burned out regularly.

Team-based, value-based, care models relieve the doctor of the sole burden of patient care. The medical assistants, nurse practitioners, nurse care coordinators, referral specialists, community health workers, behavioral health specialists, and pharmacists all work together and track each patient’s medical journey with the doctor. Plus providers have dedicated time set aside to review records and spend up to 50% more time with patients at each appointment. That’s what integrated care is all about.

This model works and can have lasting effects on patients. Our doctors regularly hear comments like these from patients:

Imagine the possibilities for seniors to enjoy their best health possible – for as long as possible – and for doctors to have the support from an integrated care team to help their patients achieve that. Two of our CenterWell doctors in Mississippi, Dr. Tim Sanford and his son, Dr. Mitch Sanford, understand and appreciate the care model at CenterWell, because it allows them to practice medicine like we all imagined in medical school.

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Thank you to both Dr. Sanfords, and all our doctors across CenterWell Senior Primary Care , Conviva Care Center and Humana for your dedication and commitment to our patients. To learn more about the merits of primary care providers in value-based care models, read Kate Goodrich ’s recent article .

Doctors who are passionate about senior-focused, value-based care can learn more about our care model and explore opportunities with us at https://www.centerwellcareers.com/ .