Peer-reviewedConfidence 5/52023
Palliative care is associated with improved patient outcomes including $10,393 lower overall healthcare costs
A structured review of publicly reported outcome claims and documentation patterns. Currently covering 10 VBC enablement companies. Dataset updated on a rolling basis.
Scores measure how explicitly a company documents its outcome claims - not whether outcomes are good.
For: health plan procurement, ACO contract evaluation, and analyst research.
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| Company | Population / Customer | Transparency Score | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
agilon health | Medicare Advantage Provider groups | 4/5 | |
Score breakdown Transparency score: 4/5 Evidence snippets: 8 High confidence snippets: 2 Business model Partners with primary care groups to take full-risk Medicare Advantage contracts. Shares risk and upside with physician partners. Segment Enablement / ACOEvidence cards Peer-reviewedConfidence 5/52023 Palliative care is associated with improved patient outcomes including $10,393 lower overall healthcare costs Peer-reviewedConfidence 5/52023 patients enrolled in a primary care-led, integrated palliative care program spent an average of five more days at home during their final months (133.5 versus 128.23; p<.001) and were almost two-thirds less likely to die in a hospital (9 percent versus 26 percent; p<.001) Press releaseConfidence 3/52025 Senior patients managed by women PCPs experienced better key clinical outcomes and less healthcare utilization compared to patients seen by men PCPs. Press releaseConfidence 3/52025 After shifting to VBC, PCPs saw eight more new TM patients per year compared to the matched cohort of physicians who did not transition to the full-risk model, representing an approximate 35% relative increase in new TM patient volume. Press releaseConfidence 3/52025 New Study Finds Senior Patients Managed by Women Physicians in a Value-Based Care (VBC) Model Have Equal or Better Clinical and Quality Outcomes and Less Healthcare Utilization OtherConfidence 2/52023 health screenings in value-based care are estimated to be between 8% and 20% higher than in FFS models OtherConfidence 2/52023 Up to 38% fewer hospitalizations through early detection and timely intervention OtherConfidence 1/52023 agilon health does not provide any quantifiable outcome claims in the provided snippets. | |||
Aledade | Multi-payer Provider groups | 4/5 | |
Score breakdown Transparency score: 4/5 Evidence snippets: 9 High confidence snippets: 3 Business model Physician-led ACO network. Shares upside savings with independent primary care practices in MSSP. Segment Enablement / ACOEvidence cards CMSConfidence 5/52026 In 2026, Aledade is serving 1 in 5 of all new MSSP participants and nearly 20% of the total MSSP program. CMSConfidence 5/52024 75% of ACOs earned performance payments totaling $4.1 billion while generating $2.4 billion in savings for Medicare. CMSConfidence 5/52023 The Medicare Shared Savings Program generated an estimated $1.8 billion in total savings in 2022. Press releaseConfidence 3/52026 Aledade earned the highest national score of 95.7 out of 100 OtherConfidence 3/52023 In 2023, Aledade partners conducted 50% more Annual Wellness Visits than the average practice. OtherConfidence 3/52023 Accredo’s TRC model helped achieve 22% fewer inpatient admissions Press releaseConfidence 2/52026 In the most recent MSSP performance year, 93% of Aledade’s accountable care organizations achieved savings, and together Aledade generated more than $1 billion in total savings. Press releaseConfidence 2/52026 Aledade Partners Achieve Superior Hypertension Control, Outperforming Large Health Systems in New Case Study Press releaseConfidence 2/52024 In 2024, the Medicare Shared Savings Program (MSSP) — the nation's largest value-based care program — saved Medicare more than $2.4 billion, its largest savings in history. | |||
Alignment Healthcare | Medicare Advantage Health plans | 4/5 | |
Score breakdown Transparency score: 4/5 Evidence snippets: 7 High confidence snippets: 3 Business model Medicare Advantage plan focused on complex, high-need seniors. Takes full insurance risk. Employs clinical staff to manage highest-cost members. Segment Payer / Medicare AdvantageEvidence cards SEC filingConfidence 5/52025 Chronic members comprise 14% of our membership but account for 78% of the institutional claims submitted. Peer-reviewedConfidence 5/52025 Generalist-led hospital models have emerged as a potential approach to achieving value-based care goals. CMSConfidence 5/52024 100% of our 210,000+ members enrolled in our personalized care models and real-time data insights. OtherConfidence 2/52026 Alignment Health Plan earned an overall 5-star rating for its H5296 Medicare Advantage (MA) HMO contract in Nevada and North Carolina. OtherConfidence 2/52023 One independent physicians group (IPA) in Mississippi realized a 12% reduction in hospitalizations for patients in chronic care management (CCM) programs, 25% fewer hospital readmissions and $66 million in Medicare savings since 2016. Press releaseConfidence 2/52023 Alignment Healthcare achieved a 20% reduction in hospital readmission rates through their innovative model. OtherConfidence 1/52026 we can reduce unnecessary complexity and help lower the total cost of care. | |||
Astrana Health | Multi-payer Provider groups | 3/5 | |
Score breakdown Transparency score: 3/5 Evidence snippets: 6 High confidence snippets: 1 Business model IPA network and MSO operating primarily in California. Manages capitated contracts across Medicare, Medicaid, and commercial. Segment Enablement / ACOEvidence cards SEC filingConfidence 5/52025 In the Medicare Shared Savings Program, the company achieved 6% savings compared to the previous year. OtherConfidence 2/52025 Total revenue of $3,181.8 million, up 56% from $2,034.5 million Press releaseConfidence 2/52026 approximately 80% of Care Partners capitation revenue and approximately 40% of consolidated membership now in full-risk arrangements Press releaseConfidence 2/52025 This acquisition is projected to boost annual revenue by $1.2 billion. OtherConfidence 2/52024 Astrana Health has successfully operated for 35+ years to empower entrepreneurial providers with tools to deliver a higher level of care. Press releaseConfidence 1/52026 Foothill Regional Medical Center Receives 2026 Patient Safety Excellence Award™ from Healthgrades | |||
CareSource | Medicaid Government payers | 5/5 | |
Score breakdown Transparency score: 5/5 Evidence snippets: 5 High confidence snippets: 3 Business model Nonprofit managed care plan focused on Medicaid and marketplace populations. Takes full insurance risk in government programs. Segment Payer / MedicaidEvidence cards CMSConfidence 5/52023 Members served through a Value Based Care program had 16% fewer ER visits, and Well Child visits increased by 44%. Overall costs for these members were 28% lower per member/per month. Peer-reviewedConfidence 5/52023 This protocol paper describes an effectiveness-implementation trial evaluating community suicide prevention practices triggered by advances in informatics that alert CareSource, a large managed care organization (MCO), when a subscriber is released from jail. Peer-reviewedConfidence 5/52023 This randomized controlled trial investigates two evidence-based suicide prevention practices triggered by CareSource's jail detention/release notifications, in a partial factorial design. Press releaseConfidence 2/52026 CareSource’s $1.5 Million Donation to Dayton Children’s Hospital Aims to Improve Access to Pediatric Care in West Dayton Press releaseConfidence 2/52023 15% more children complete all seven recommended vaccinations for 2-year-olds | |||
Clover Health | Medicare Advantage Health plans | 5/5 | |
Score breakdown Transparency score: 5/5 Evidence snippets: 4 High confidence snippets: 3 Business model Medicare Advantage plan using proprietary software platform to support physician decision-making. Takes full insurance risk. Segment Payer / Medicare AdvantageEvidence cards Peer-reviewedConfidence 5/52023 Patients discharged home from SNFs with HHC had lower 30-day readmission rates. CMSConfidence 5/52023 The program reduced hospital readmissions by 10% in the past year. Case studyConfidence 4/52023 Clover Health PPO Medicare Advantage Plan achieved 4.94 out of 5 Stars on HEDIS measures for Star Rating year 2025 (MY2023). Press releaseConfidence 2/52026 Clover Health's MA membership grows 51% year-over-year. | |||
Evolent Health | Multi-payer Health plans | 2/5 | |
Score breakdown Transparency score: 2/5 Evidence snippets: 8 High confidence snippets: 0 Business model Partners with payers and health systems to manage specialty care costs. Earns fees for reducing low-value specialty utilization. Segment Specialty Care ManagementEvidence cards Press releaseConfidence 3/52025 Average PMPM Fees/ Revenue per Case $13.87 OtherConfidence 3/52024 Evolent Care Partners had a shared savings rate of 5.9% in 2024, which — although decent — is lower than Privia’s 9.3% savings rate across its ACOs. Press releaseConfidence 3/52023 Evolent program achieves 20% reduction in use of low-value oncology regimens Case studyConfidence 3/52023 Evolent Health achieved a 95% call answer rate. OtherConfidence 2/52026 Nearly 1 in 3 Medicare beneficiaries sees five or more physicians annually. OtherConfidence 2/52025 Evolent’s scale—managing care for over 5 million lives—creates a data flywheel that improves algorithms and outcomes. Press releaseConfidence 2/52025 ECP is a leading participant in the Medicare Shared Savings Program ('MSSP'), partnering with more than 1,000 physicians across the nation to serve more than 120,000 members. OtherConfidence 1/52024 Improve quality while managing costs in our ACO for independent providers | |||
Molina Healthcare | Multi-payer Health plans | 4/5 | |
Score breakdown Transparency score: 4/5 Evidence snippets: 4 High confidence snippets: 3 Business model Publicly traded managed care plan operating Medicaid, Medicare, and marketplace plans across multiple states. Takes full insurance risk. Segment Payer / Managed CareEvidence cards SEC filingConfidence 5/52023 The company achieved a 15% reduction in readmission rates year-over-year. Peer-reviewedConfidence 5/52023 A total of 278 alternative therapy interventions were made with an estimated cost savings of $133,191.43. Third party auditConfidence 4/52025 Molina Healthcare revenue for the quarter ending December 31, 2025 was OtherConfidence 2/52025 Molina Healthcare reports Medicare Advantage Membership grew from 258,000 to 260,000 - YoY. | |||
Oak Street Health | Medicare Advantage Health plans | 5/5 | |
Score breakdown Transparency score: 5/5 Evidence snippets: 4 High confidence snippets: 3 Business model Employed-physician primary care clinics focused on Medicare patients. Now part of CVS Health. Takes full capitation risk. Segment Primary Care / Risk-bearingEvidence cards CMSConfidence 5/52024 Oak Street Health’s approach led to a 44% reduction in hospital admissions compared to Medicare benchmarks. CMSConfidence 5/52023 The ACO improved patient satisfaction scores by 15%. CMSConfidence 5/52023 The program aims for 90% of providers to meet quality benchmarks by year-end. OtherConfidence 1/52023 Oak Street Health focuses on delivering high-quality care through a value-based care model. | |||
Privia Health | Multi-payer Provider groups | 4/5 | |
Score breakdown Transparency score: 4/5 Evidence snippets: 8 High confidence snippets: 3 Business model Technology-enabled physician practice management. Helps practices participate in VBC contracts across commercial, Medicare, and Medicaid. Segment Enablement / ACOEvidence cards CMSConfidence 5/52024 Privia ACOs Delivered $233+ Million in Total Savings in the 2024 Performance Year of Medicare Shared Savings Program, a 32% Year-over-Year Increase SEC filingConfidence 5/52024 Privia operated nine ACOs that delivered care to more than 194,000 Medicare beneficiaries through MSSP, achieving shared savings of $233.1 million, an increase of 32% over 2023. Case studyConfidence 4/52026 about 15 percent of all appointments with Privia providers are scheduled through this functionality each month. Press releaseConfidence 3/52026 Privia Health’s EHR Cancer Screening Gains Put Value Based Story In Focus Press releaseConfidence 3/52025 Privia Health Reports Third Quarter 2025 Financial Results OtherConfidence 2/52023 Privia’s generating savings in the MSSP for 10 consecutive years. OtherConfidence 2/52023 The company achieved a 30% reduction in hospital readmission rates. OtherConfidence 1/52025 Make 2025 the year you thrive in value-based care. | |||
v1.1 - Last updated: May 30, 2026
Confidence scores are generated by a deterministic rubric (v1.1) in the tooling layer. The board displays those scores as provided in the dataset; it does not re-score in the UI.
The transparency score is composed of source reliability baseline and explicit documentation signals.
| Source Type | Base Score |
|---|---|
| CMS / Public datasets | 5 |
| Peer-reviewed publication | 4 |
| SEC filing / regulated disclosure | 4 |
| Third-party audit | 4 |
| Third-party analyst report / white paper with methodology / conference abstract | 3 |
| Case study | 2 |
| Press release | 1 |
| Other | 1 |
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