Key Highlights
- Collaboration with Cardiovascular Associates of America (CVAUSA).
- Enhanced clinical and financial performance for cardiology practices.
- Focus on value-based care arrangements.
- Utilization of athenaOne® suite for EHR, RCM, and patient engagement.
Source: Business Wire
Notable Quotes
- “We decided to collaborate more closely with athenahealth for two primary reasons. First, because our organizations share a common goal: enabling practices to transform the way they deliver care and prioritizing value-based care arrangements to achieve better outcomes. Second, because many of our cardiologists already have a high satisfaction rate based on their experience with athenaOne.” — Tim Attebery, Chief Executive Officer at CVAUSA
- “This requires comprehensive administrative, clinical, and financial performance support, and we feel athenahealth best meets these needs with their intuitive technology and embedded services.” — Jack Sunderman, Chief Information Officer at CVAUSA
- “Value-based care is the present, and the future, of healthcare delivery. Cardiology is becoming one area where these arrangements are more prevalent – and for good reason.” — Bret Connor, Chief Operating Officer at athenahealth
SoHC's Take
The partnership between athenahealth and CVAUSA represents a significant stride in advancing cardiology care through the integration of network-enabled software and services. By leveraging athenaOne’s comprehensive suite, CVAUSA is well-positioned to enhance clinical and financial outcomes for its affiliated practices. This collaboration underscores the importance of value-based care in today’s healthcare landscape, particularly in cardiology, where managing costs and improving patient outcomes are paramount. The ability to access data-driven insights and advanced technology through athenahealth will empower CVAUSA practices to thrive in an increasingly complex healthcare environment.
