Tandigm Physician Services
Tandigm Physician Services is a management services organization that collaborates with physicians to enhance care and reduce costs through coordinated, proactive models. It has achieved significant milestones, including NCQA Accreditation and recognition as a top workplace by Modern Healthcare.
Company History
Tandigm Physician Services has been enhancing healthcare since its formation. The company introduced Tandigm Health, LLC, a population health services organization, in April 2014, marking a significant milestone. By March 2016, Tandigm reached a 100K member milestone and was selected as a Philadelphia Top Workplace for two consecutive years starting that same year. The company's ongoing growth includes launching the Population Health Professional Program in March 2018 and forming Tandigm Physician Services in partnership with Gateway Medical Associates in August 2020.
Milestones and Accolades
Tandigm Physician Services has been recognized for its commitment to improving healthcare. Named one of Modern Healthcare's Top 20 Best Places to Work in 2023, Tandigm also earned NCQA Accreditation for Complex Care Management in May 2023. The recognition by Modern Healthcare as one of the Best Places to Work in Healthcare in 2018 demonstrates a consistent appreciation for the company’s work environment and contributions to the healthcare sector.
Collaborations and Partnerships
Tandigm engages in numerous strategic partnerships to deliver high-quality healthcare. It launched Tandigm Value Partners, an accountable care organization, in January 2022, and partnered with Care Continuity for patient navigation and care logistics in December 2020. The company also extends its services to Medicare Advantage PPO members since July 2021, showcasing its broad collaborative efforts with various healthcare bodies to improve patient care and reduce costs.
Innovations in Patient Care
Tandigm Physician Services has implemented several innovative care models focused on enhancing patient outcomes. These initiatives include the Complex Care Management Program, which features a Nurse Care Manager and specialty clinicians to ensure thorough patient care. The company offers telephonic outreach and home-based programs and has established a coordinated care approach that involves primary care physicians to reduce hospital admissions and inpatient utilization costs for Medicare Advantage patients.
Accountable Care Organizations (ACOs)
Tandigm has notably expanded its impact through accountable care organizations (ACOs). The company launched its largest ACO, Penn Medicine Healthcare Partners, in January 2024. Additionally, in January 2022, Tandigm introduced Tandigm Value Partners, another ACO designed to support patient-centered, coordinated care. These efforts highlight the company's dedication to optimizing healthcare service delivery across multiple specialties and reducing costs through proactive and collaborative models.