Bluestone Physician Services
Bluestone Physician Services provides on-site, in-home, and telehealth care for individuals in assisted living communities and group homes, emphasizing a proactive and collaborative approach to healthcare.
Services
Bluestone Physician Services provides care for individuals residing in assisted living communities and group homes. They offer on-site visits, in-home care, and telehealth services. Their services include regularly scheduled, proactive care visits for chronic conditions, such as dementia. Additionally, Bluestone offers urgent care visits via telehealth to prevent emergency department visits or when the primary care provider is not accessible. Billing is handled similarly to a traditional clinic, and Bluestone is contracted with most major Medicare and Medicaid programs.
Care Model and Approach
Bluestone Physician Services employs a unique, robust model of care that extends beyond primary care services. They emphasize a proactive approach to healthcare, which aims to reduce medical costs and alleviate patient stress. Bluestone believes in closely partnering with assisted living and group home staff, families, and other care team members to deliver customized, quality healthcare. Their approach includes the use of a mobile clinic to reach patients in residential and home-based settings and the utilization of effective technology for 24/7 communication among the care team.
Bluestone Accountable Care Organization (ACO)
In 2022, Bluestone Accountable Care Organization (ACO) saved Medicare $26.6 million by meeting quality and cost goals. Bluestone ACO was the best-performing ACO in the country in terms of overall savings per beneficiary and had the 6th highest savings rate among all ACOs. They managed the most medically complex patient population with a readmission rate of just 15%. This notable performance emphasizes their effective, analytics-driven approach to care, including value-based coding optimization and cost management.
Locations and Reach
Bluestone Physician Services operates in Minnesota, Wisconsin, West Florida, and East Florida. They serve 600 assisted living and group home communities across these states. Their geographical reach allows them to deliver their caregiving services to a wide and diverse population, utilizing their mobile clinic approach to enhance accessibility.
Top Workplace Recognition
Bluestone Physician Services has been named a Top Workplace for the 11th consecutive year in 2023. They were recognized by the Tampa Bay Times as one of the USA Top Workplaces and were also named a Healthcare Industry Top Workplace in 2023. These accolades highlight Bluestone's commitment to providing a supportive and rewarding work environment, which includes a competitive benefits program, such as a 401(k) plan with matching, a virtual wellness program, and the flexibility to balance work alongside personal pursuits.