February 3, 2021 – Gateway Health Plan, Inc. and Bridges Health Partners LLC, a Clinically Integrated Network, announced they have entered an Accountable Care Organization (ACO) partnership.
The partnership aims to enhance quality of care by using data insights and value-based programs that proactively manage the health care needs of Gateway Health’s Medicare members in southwestern Pennsylvania. It will provide patient-centered care that improves the patient experience and health outcomes, while also reducing costs, the organizations said.
Bridges Health Partners was formed in 2017 by affiliates of Butler Health System, Excela Health, St. Clair Hospital and Washington Health System.
Gateway Health offers Medicare Dual Eligible Special Needs Plans (D-SNPs) across 46 counties in Pennsylvania and is the chosen health plan for nearly one-third of eligible Pennsylvania residents who qualify for D-SNP plans.