PHOENIX, Sept. 3,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Affiliated Network Providers
(ANP), Aurora Behavioral Health, and Alera Health are pleased to
announce a groundbreaking collaboration following the signing of a
High Value Collaborator (HVC) agreement. This partnership aims to
significantly elevate the quality of care provided to members with
behavioral health conditions by improving coordination of care
between Aurora's inpatient setting and ANP's outpatient health
homes to minimize unnecessary crisis. The HVC agreement represents
a commitment by both organizations to integrate resources, expand
data sharing, and coordinate whole-person care.
Specifically,
- Enhanced Service Delivery and Access: Parties will
electronically refer via the Alera Health Care Optimization Suite
(COS) which includes care navigation and alerts. ANP and
Aurora agree to provide priority access to care.
- Innovative Care Models: Parties will work together from
the time of the initial level of care assessment to evaluate the
most appropriate clinical disposition to mitigate social obstacles
to treatment. In addition, ANP will provide member
transitional support post-discharge to minimize the risk of
readmission.
- Maximize Health Outcomes: Alera Health will provide
up-to-date notices of care gaps and risk markers so that ANP and
Aurora can maximize medical, social, and behavioral health
interventions that reduce dependency on emergency and acute
care.
- Commitment to Excellence: Both organizations are
dedicated to maintaining the highest standards of care and ensuring
that members receive the most effective and compassionate treatment
available.
"We are thrilled to enter into this partnership with Aurora
Behavioral Health," said Shar
Najafi-Piper, Ph.D., CEO of Copa Health and Affiliated
Network Providers. "This collaboration represents a significant
step forward in our mission to provide exceptional behavioral
health care and support to our 23,500 members. Together, we can
address the complex challenges around coordination when one of our
members needs a higher level of care and make a meaningful
difference in the lives of those we serve."
Chelsea Vickers, CEO of Aurora
Behavioral Health, expressed enthusiasm about the collaboration,
stating, "This partnership with ANP aligns perfectly with our
commitment to ensuring members get the level of care appropriate
for their needs. By working together, we will enhance our
coordination capabilities, expand our reach, and ultimately improve
the quality of life for our patients."
For more information about the partnership and its initiatives,
please contact:
[Renee White, LCSW, SVP
Network Operations, Alera Health
rwhite@alerahealth.com]
About Affiliated Network Providers (ANP):
Affiliated Network Providers, LLC (ANP) was organized as a
clinically integrated "ONEcare" network in 2022 to provide
integrated, coordinated care for individuals suffering from primary
and secondary behavioral health conditions and living in central
Arizona. The ANP network
(including Copa Health, Southwest Network, Lifewell, La
Frontera-Empact, Horizon Health and Wellness, Terros Health, and
Community Bridges) provides a multi-disciplinary array of services,
including psychiatry, therapy, primary care, care management,
crisis services, residential, housing, and social services.
About Aurora Behavioral Health:
At Aurora Behavioral Health, we are dedicated to inspiring hope
and wellness in every patient through exceptional individualized
care. With locations in Tempe and Glendale, we offer comprehensive mental health
treatment programs for adolescents ages 12+ and adults. Our
evidence-based therapies and compassionate care are designed to
meet the unique needs of each patient, ensuring a supportive
environment for recovery. We provide a full continuum of care,
including inpatient, partial hospitalization (PHP), intensive
outpatient programs (IOP), and Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT). In
addition, we provide clinically supported group
therapies, including process groups, spirituality
groups, and adjunctive therapies such as equine,
art, and music therapy. Understanding the importance of
the mind-body connection; we address each element of a
person- the mind, body, and spirit. For more information,
visit www.auroraarizona.com.
About Alera Health
Alera Health, a national leader in Population Health Management
and Integrated Care, works closely with healthcare payers,
providers, and community partners to operationalize and manage
high-performance ONEcare networks delivering comprehensive,
inclusive, and informed whole-person care designed to improve
health outcomes and reduce costs. Alera Health has extensive
operational expertise in developing clinically integrated networks,
population health analytics, care coordination technologies, and
clinical quality improvement programs. Each ONEcare network
is augmented by the Care Optimization Suite which allows real-time
communication, referrals, and mobile patient engagement. With over
3 million managed lives across the US, ONEcare networks diverted
over 250,000 unnecessary inpatient bed days in 2022 while lowering
30-day readmission rates by over 50%. Visit
www.alerahealth.com to learn more.
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