The Arkansas Health Network (AHN), a physician-led, clinically integrated network (CIN) serving Arkansas patients, providers, and employers through a value-based approach to healthcare, saved Medicare $12.9-million in its latest performance year. Out of 16 accountable care organizations (ACOs) participating in the Medicare Shared Savings Program through CommonSpirit Health, a 21-state nonprofit health system that includes CHI St. Vincent, AHN earned the highest total savings as an individual ACO.
“Working with Medicare patients as well as private employers, AHN has repeatedly proved that it is possible to realize healthcare savings by focusing on value, quality, consumer experience and compassionate care, rather than simply efficiency and reductions in healthcare coverage,” said AHN President Bob Sarkar. “We are committed to providing the best value-based care both in the industry and Arkansas by focusing on quality outcomes, thus demonstrating that we can truly reduce healthcare costs while building healthier communities.”