February 27, 2025
‘Pay attention to what we’re doing here’: 3 payers come together on new payment model in California
By Jakob Emerson
Aetna, Blue Shield of California, and Centene’s Health Net are teaming up on a new, shared payment model for primary care physicians in California.
The initiative, which went live at the start of 2025, is being rolled out alongside 11 providers across the state, serving around 17,000 patients. The project is backed by the California Quality Collaborative and the Integrated Healthcare Association, with the goal of tackling painpoints around primary care reimbursement, health outcomes and disparities.