Aledade Expands ACO Scope to California Healthcare Market

Aledade, a Bethesda, Md.-based company focused on building physician-led accountable care organizations (ACOs), is collaborating with the California Medical Association (CMA) to help prepare  and identify physicians to join Aledade’s ACOs forming in California.

Aledade is currently recruiting physicians for these ACOs to participate in the government’s Pathways to Success Medicare Shared Savings Program (MSSP). The partnership marks Aledade’s first expansion into the California healthcare market.

Aledade is also working closely with CalHIPSO, the California Health Information Partnership and Services Organization, which will aim to provide practice transformation support services to California physicians who join Aledade’s ACOs. CMA is a founding partner in CalHIPSO, which helps small-practice clinicians, community health centers and public hospitals integrate technology solutions to better serve patients, according to officials.

“This new collaboration will help thousands of physicians—particularly those in smaller, independent practices—focus on patient care instead of being bogged down by administrative tasks,” David H. Aizuss, president of the California Medical Association, said in a statement. “We believe this new model is one that can be replicated across the state, shifting toward more value-based care that will help physicians deliver better care to patients at a lower cost.”

Aledade, started by Farzad Mostashari, M.D., the former National Coordinator for Health IT, recently announced a partnership with Aetna to expand value-based care services in three states for commercially insured and Medicare Advantage members who see Aledade ACO doctors. Aledade also recently raised $10 million more in funding, according to a January report. The company has now received $136 million in total funding.