VillageMD
VillageMD is a leading provider of value-based primary care services across the U.S., offering innovative care models through standalone practices and partnerships with Walgreens.
VillageMD Services
VillageMD offers a comprehensive range of primary care services designed to improve patient outcomes and reduce healthcare costs. These services include standalone Village Medical practices, full-size practices co-located with Walgreens pharmacies, home visits, and virtual visits through a telehealth platform. Their model focuses on addressing social determinants of health and employs advanced population health analytics. VillageMD also engages in value-based care that aims to reduce hospitalizations, readmissions, and lower costs, particularly for Medicare Advantage patients.
VillageMD Proprietary Platform
VillageMD utilizes a proprietary platform that unifies hundreds of data points to deliver impactful results in healthcare delivery. This data-driven approach allows the company to implement its value-based care model effectively, focusing on improving patient outcomes and operational efficiency. The platform helps in population health management and addresses key factors affecting patient health, thereby supporting VillageMD's mission of transforming primary care.
VillageMD and Walgreens Partnership
VillageMD has partnered with Walgreens to expand its primary care services, particularly in the Chicago area. This collaboration involves co-locating Village Medical practices within Walgreens pharmacies, providing patients easy access to primary care alongside pharmacy services. The integrated approach aims to streamline healthcare delivery, enhance patient experiences, and improve health outcomes through the convenience and accessibility of combined services.
VillageMD National Direct Contracting
VillageMD is a leading participant in the National Direct Contracting Entity Program, which is designed to improve the quality of care and reduce costs for Medicare beneficiaries. Through this program, VillageMD leverages its value-based care model to lower hospitalizations and readmissions, thereby achieving better health outcomes for Medicare Advantage patients. The company's extensive involvement in this program demonstrates its commitment to advancing primary care.
VillageMD Acquisitions and Workforce
VillageMD has significantly expanded its reach and capabilities through the acquisitions of Summit Health and CityMD, forming one of the largest independent provider groups in the U.S. With a culturally competent workforce of over 20,000 employees across 680 locations in 26 markets, VillageMD emphasizes community-based care wherein their staff often reside in the same neighborhoods as their patients. Additionally, Summit Health Oregon has been recognized with Epic’s Gold Star Level 10 Rating for two consecutive years, underscoring the high standards of care delivered by VillageMD.