Aetna Better Health of Virginia has provided $7.3 million in value-based care incentive payments to 22 federally qualified health centers in the state. The funds will be used to modernize EHRs, join Virginia Community Healthcare Association’s population health platform, and improve patient care. The investments are expected to lead to improved health outcomes for patients, including a reduction in cancer deaths.
Aetna Better Health of Virginia has provided $7.3 million in value-based care incentive payments to 22 federally qualified health centers in the state. The funds will be used to modernize electronic health records (EHRs) and join Virginia Community Healthcare Association’s population health platform. These investments will help the health centers improve patient care, health outcomes, and, in some cases, their in-house cancer screening capabilities.
“Community health centers operate on razor-thin margins,” said Tracy Douglas, CEO of Virginia Community Healthcare Association. “The funds provided through these incentives will allow them to move closer to value-based care without diverting operational dollars from patient care.”
Value-based care is a healthcare delivery model that focuses on improving patient outcomes while reducing costs. By investing in community health centers, Aetna is helping to ensure that more Virginians have access to quality, affordable healthcare.
The funds will be used to:
- Modernize EHRs: This will allow health centers to track patient data more effectively and improve communication between providers.
- Join Virginia Community Healthcare Association’s population health platform: This will give health centers access to a wider range of resources and services, including cancer screening and prevention programs.
- Improve patient care: The investments will help health centers improve patient care in several ways, including reducing wait times, improving access to specialists, and providing more preventive care.
- Improve health outcomes: The investments are expected to lead to improved health outcomes for patients, including a reduction in cancer deaths.
The investments are a significant step forward in the fight against cancer in Virginia. By investing in community health centers, Aetna is helping to ensure that more Virginians have access to quality, affordable healthcare and that they are better able to manage their chronic conditions.
