West Health
West Health is dedicated to lowering healthcare costs and advancing sustainable high-quality delivery models to improve care for seniors and their families.
Services
West Health is dedicated to lowering healthcare costs and advancing sustainable high-quality delivery models to improve care for seniors and their families. The organization conducts applied medical research and collaborates with leading researchers and major academic centers to validate new models of care that lower healthcare costs and improve care for seniors. Their key initiatives include the Master Plan for Aging, Making Prescription Drugs Affordable, Geriatric Emergency Care, Value-Based Care, Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE), Civica Rx, and Telehealth.
Initiatives
West Health's initiatives span across several areas, including the Master Plan for Aging in California, which addresses the needs of California's growing senior population across healthcare, social services, transportation, housing, caregiving, inclusion, and equity. Their Geriatric Emergency Departments are designed to provide specialized care for older adults and have been accredited by the American College of Emergency Physicians. Additionally, their Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) helps seniors safely age in their own homes and communities. West Health also focuses on telehealth initiatives to optimize remote care for older adults and the development of tools to support home and community-based care programs.
Research and Policy
The West Health Policy Center conducts in-depth research and provides expert analysis to better inform state and federal policy decisions affecting older adults and their families. Their research has led to significant improvements in care and outcomes for older veterans through accredited geriatric emergency departments. They also work on making prescription drugs more affordable through collaborations, such as their partnership with Civica Rx to provide affordable insulin. West Health's entities include the Gary and Mary West Foundation, West Health Institute, and West Health Policy Center.
Collaborations
West Health collaborates with various organizations to broaden their impact. Their partners include the American College of Emergency Physicians, Arnold Ventures, California Department of Aging, Cleveland Clinic, and the National PACE Association. They work together to advance research, policy efforts, and the implementation of new care models designed to improve the lives of seniors. One notable collaboration is with Civica Rx, a nonprofit drug company, to provide affordable insulin for residents in need.
Investments and Impact
West Health has invested over $500 million in successful aging initiatives and distributed over 710 grants and collaborations. These investments have impacted over 58 million U.S. seniors. Their initiatives, such as the development of the Fast PACE Start-Up and Expansion Guide, are designed to help regions establish PACE programs effectively. The establishment of the Center of Excellence for Telehealth and Aging (CE4TA) aims to improve telehealth services for older adults, ensuring equitable access and integration across the care continuum. Overall, their contributions have led to enhanced healthcare delivery models and improved care for seniors.