- Health Net, a subsidiary of Centene Corporation (CNC, Financial), partners with Dignity Health and Vivant Health to enhance care for Medi-Cal members.
- Partnership prevents over 400 unnecessary hospital days and boosts follow-up appointments from 76% to 96% in Sacramento hospitals.
- The initiative aligns with California's CalAIM program, focusing on holistic care that includes mental health, substance use treatment, and social needs.
SACRAMENTO, Calif., April 24, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Health Net, a company under Centene Corporation (CNC), has joined forces with Dignity Health and Vivant Health to transform healthcare service delivery for Medi-Cal members in Sacramento County. This innovative collaboration, which places Vivant Health nurses within Dignity Health facilities, has already shown promising results in its first year by avoiding over 400 unnecessary inpatient hospital days and elevating post-discharge follow-up appointment adherence from 76% to an impressive 96%.
The initiative is part of a broader effort to integrate healthcare services with California's CalAIM program, which emphasizes comprehensive care encompassing mental health, substance use interventions, and social determinants of health such as housing and care navigation. Key to this collaboration is the focus on ensuring patients discharged from Mercy San Juan Medical Center and Methodist Hospital of Sacramento receive tailored follow-up care through outpatient services.
"Our partnership with Dignity Health and Vivant Health has enhanced the care delivery models for our members, ensuring they get the right care at the right time," stated Dr. Anshul Dixit, Regional Medical Director at Health Net. "This effort not only improves patient experiences but also sets new standards for healthcare service delivery across the state."
This collaboration underscores Centene’s strategic focus on implementing value-based care models within government programs and demonstrates its potential scalability across California’s Medi-Cal program. As Centene continues to drive operational improvements and cost management efficiencies in healthcare, this initiative marks a significant step forward in improving care coordination and patient outcomes.
