The Wellness Way facility was designed to improve access to comprehensive outpatient care and address social determinants of health for a diverse patient population.
This episode of Managed Care Cast from The American Journal of Managed Care® is part of the Frameworks for Advancing Health Equity series from the Center on Health Equity and Access, setting the stage for a deep dive into program initiatives across the US dedicated to mitigating health care disparities by closing the accessibility gap.
Elizabeth Warner, MD, FACS, MHCDS, chief medical officer of Capital District Physicians’ Health Plan (CDPHP), delves into the Wellness Way initiative—a collaborative effort between CDPHP and the largest independent physician practice in the region, Community Care Physicians (CCP). The new health care facility was designed to improve access to comprehensive outpatient care and address social determinants of health for a diverse patient population.
Warner discusses how the center's focus on patient experience, community partnerships, and integration of physical and mental health care services sets it apart from traditional hospital-based care.
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