Program helps patients overcome social determinants of health, increase clinical treatment adherence
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Oct. 6, 2023) – CareHarmony, a leading AI-powered care coordination provider, has entered a strategic partnership with Ardent Health Services. CareHarmony’s human-driven, machine learning enhanced Chronic Care Management program will be deployed in Ardent facilities to bolster care delivery and support value-based care initiatives.
Ardent is a leading provider of healthcare in communities across the country through its 30 hospitals and more than 200 sites of care with over 1,400 providers. CareHarmony’s innovative care coordination solutions are proven to improve patient care in a holistic manner that accounts for both the clinical and social aspects of health.
“Our partnership with CareHarmony is enabling clinical teams to improve management of chronic health conditions, especially in people with multiple illnesses,” said Marty Bonick, president and CEO of Ardent. “This technology allows us to proactively identify patients who may need additional help outside our clinics and provide them with support navigating social determinants of health by improving access to healthy food, transportation and affordable medication – issues that can really impact quality of life.”
Following an initial launch at Ardent’s UT Health East Texas market, patient engagement in preventative care programs increased over 1,000% within three months. Over 165 providers across nearly 50 primary care and specialty locations are currently participating in the UT Health East Texas program. With positive outcomes from the initial pilot, Ardent is scaling its program with CareHarmony to other markets – including the recently launched program at Lovelace Health System.
“We are thrilled to forge a strategic partnership with Ardent that further validates our momentum across the enterprise health system market and enables us to improve care for thousands more patients” said Gokul Mohan, CareHarmony’s CEO. “Ardent’s investment reinforces their commitment to collaborate on next generation technology with healthcare innovators to transform the future of care.”
CareHarmony is revolutionizing care coordination by replacing manual and obsolete processes with more personalized patient experiences that deliver far greater impact at scale. CareHarmony’s CareBlocks™ technology enriches traditional clinical data with social data that address social determinants of health to improve patient outcomes.
Ardent’s investment in CareHarmony is part of its focus on delivering person-centered, value-based care. As Ardent continues to expand its value-based care footprint through accountable care organizations (ACOs), the partnership will leverage CareHarmony’s success improving outcomes and reducing readmissions. During the most recent performance year, each of CareHarmony’s ACO partners achieved shared cost savings, totaling more than $100 million.