Key Highlights
- Strive Health and Zing Health expand their partnership to Ohio, Tennessee, and Mississippi, continuing service in Illinois, Indiana, and Michigan.
- Projected to support thousands of Zing members with chronic kidney disease (CKD) and end-stage kidney disease (ESKD) in 2025.
- The partnership integrates Zing’s Medicare Advantage plans with Strive’s value-based care model to improve patient outcomes.
- Aims to reduce avoidable hospitalizations and enhance coordinated nephrology care for Medicare Advantage members.
Source: Business Wire
Notable Quotes
- “Our collaboration with Zing has strengthened our shared commitment to delivering high-quality, coordinated care to individuals living with kidney disease. Together, Strive’s value-based care model and Zing’s benefit plans proactively address the clinical challenges and social determinants of health that impact patient outcomes and create a more unified care experience.” — Chris Riopelle, Co-Founder & CEO at Strive Health
- “Our collaboration with Strive represents the future of Medicare Advantage, where members receive holistic, coordinated care from providers who understand their unique health needs. This partnership is a testament to our commitment to improving outcomes for those managing kidney disease.” — Andrew Clifton, CEO at Zing Health
Why This Matters
With chronic kidney disease impacting over 130,000 Americans annually and accounting for a significant portion of Medicare spending, value-based care models are essential for improving health outcomes while controlling costs. By expanding their partnership, Strive Health and Zing Health are ensuring more Medicare Advantage members receive proactive, specialized nephrology care—ultimately enhancing quality of life and reducing hospital visits for those with CKD and ESKD.
