Health Net, Dignity Health, and Vivant Health have formed a partnership that has effectively reduced hospital stays and improved follow-up care for Health Net’s high-risk Medi-Cal members.
The collaboration places Vivant Health nurses within Dignity Health hospitals to facilitate better coordinated healthcare.
Health Net regional medical director Dr Anshul Dixit said: “Our partnership with Dignity Health and Vivant Health has resulted in more members receiving appropriate care in the right settings.
“Together, we are ensuring that every patient receives tailored, exceptional care, enhancing the overall patient experience and setting a new benchmark for healthcare standards.”
Patients discharged from Mercy San Juan Medical Center and Methodist Hospital of Sacramento are linked with appropriate outpatient services.
This joint effort among a health plan, medical group, and hospital system allows providers and social workers to deliver comprehensive care, addressing mental health and substance use treatment.
The initiative aligns with California’s CalAIM program, which focuses on individual social needs, including housing and care navigation.
During the first year, the collaboration prevented over 400 unnecessary inpatient days and increased the number of follow-up appointments from 76% to 96%.
Methodist Hospital of Sacramento president and CEO Phyllis Baltz said: “This collaboration has helped enhance the care experience for Medi-Cal patients in Sacramento, ensuring they receive the right care at the right time.
“This initiative reflects our commitment to innovative healthcare solutions and demonstrates the positive impact that joint efforts can have on patient outcomes.”
Vivant Health chief medical officer Dr Keith Andrews said: “This initiative underscores the powerful impact of a collaborative effort among healthcare industry professionals to positively transform health outcomes for California’s most vulnerable populations.
“The multidisciplinary team of physicians, nurses, case managers and social workers focus on addressing social determinants of health, significantly improving the patient experience.”
These results support the goals of CalAIM and may provide a framework for best practices in care management, encouraging further cooperation in the healthcare industry to enhance Medi-Cal services.
