Key Highlights
- Karthik Rao, M.D., appointed as permanent Chief Medical Officer at agilon health.
- Dr. Rao co-leads clinical strategy with Chief Clinical Officer, Kevin Spencer, M.D.
- Focus on enabling provider performance across agilon’s Physician Network and markets.
Source: Business Wire
Notable Quote
- “Physicians and payors continue to recognize the benefits of the agilon model and the value it provides. I am delighted to recognize Dr. Rao and Dr. Spencer for their contributions to furthering our mission of empowering physicians to transform health care in our communities.” — Steve Sell, CEO at agilon health
SoHC's Take
The appointment of Karthik Rao, M.D., as Chief Medical Officer at agilon health underscores the company’s commitment to maintaining strong clinical leadership and advancing its value-based care model. Dr. Rao’s extensive experience in value-based care and his previous roles within agilon position him well to drive clinical strategy and network engagement initiatives. This strategic move is expected to enhance agilon’s ability to support over 3,000 primary care physicians in delivering improved care and outcomes for Medicare patients. The collaboration between Dr. Rao and Dr. Spencer will be pivotal in advancing agilon’s mission to transform healthcare and empower physicians across diverse communities.
