Phoenix-based Healthcare Outcomes Performance Company signed a partnership agreement with Northern Arizona Orthopaedics, based in Flagstaff, Ariz.
HOPCo is the management firm behind The CORE Institute with locations in Phoenix and Michigan. "HOPCo and NAO share a history of commitment to quality clinical outcomes," said David Jacofsky, MD, HOPCo's chairman and CEO. "Through this partnership, we will build a unique, clinically integrated experience for the benefit of our patients, our health system partners and the community at large throughout central and northern Arizona."
Here are four things to know:
1. The partnership will connect NAO and The CORE Institute's clinics and surgery centers through HOPCo's analytics and care management systems. As a result, the practices will be able to provide a comprehensive orthopedic care management platform in Phoenix and Flagstaff.
2. HOPCo includes healthcare IT tools which provide real-time data to physicians that aim to lower costs and improve outcomes for patients.
3. HOPCo also has relationships with Banner Health and The CORE Institute Specialty Hospital.
"We have been impressed with HOPCo's interest in, and capacity for, clinical innovation and proactive preparation for payer reform, and HOPCo has been impressed with NAO's brand and corporate culture, the quality of care provided and the history of leadership in our community," said Tim Bonatus, DO, chairman of the NAO board of directors and company president.
4. Northern Arizona Orthopaedics includes six specialty centers focused on musculoskeletal care, including spine and sports medicine. The practice has 12 physicians and includes orthobiologic solutions.