News Summary
ArchWell Health has launched new senior care clinics in Greater Cleveland, focusing on preventive care for Medicare Advantage patients. The clinics aim to reduce hospital reliance and address the growing need for specialized elder care, reflecting the increasing elderly population in the area. With plans for further expansion, ArchWell Health emphasizes a value-based care approach, providing comprehensive services and fostering community engagement to improve seniors’ health outcomes.
Greater Cleveland has become the latest region to benefit from the expansion of ArchWell Health, a national network of senior-focused health clinics. The company’s primary objective is to enhance preventive care, particularly for Medicare Advantage patients, with an aim to keep them healthy and reduce their reliance on hospital services.
ArchWell Health has launched its first clinics in Cleveland during September and October 2023, establishing locations in Parma, Brook Park, Eastlake, and Maple Heights. A new facility is set to open in Westlake, with plans for four additional clinics in Cleveland Heights, Euclid, and along Lorain Avenue and Kinsman Road. This initiative comes in response to the growing elderly population in the area, as data shows that the share of residents aged 65 and older in Cuyahoga County increased from 15.5% in 2010 to 19.6% in 2022, highlighting the urgent need for specialized elder care services.
ArchWell Health operates under a value-based care model, which differs from the traditional fee-for-service healthcare system. This shift emphasizes patient health outcomes over the volume of services provided. The clinics exclusively cater to individuals 60 years and older who are enrolled in Medicare Advantage plans, positioning ArchWell as a dedicated resource for senior healthcare needs.
To facilitate comprehensive care, ArchWell employs a diverse team of healthcare professionals, including doctors, nurses, social workers, and case managers. These teams work collaboratively to manage chronic diseases and ensure continuous care. A notable feature of ArchWell’s approach is its low patient-to-doctor ratio, which allows appointments to last between 20 to 60 minutes, significantly longer than the national average of 18 minutes. This time investment is aimed at fostering deeper patient-provider relationships and addressing health concerns more effectively.
In addition to medical care, ArchWell’s clinics are designed to resemble community centers, encouraging social activities such as bingo, karaoke, and movie nights. This focus on social interaction aims to combat loneliness among seniors, an important factor in overall health and well-being. ArchWell also takes into consideration social determinants of health, including access to healthy food and transportation, which play crucial roles in maintaining healthy lifestyles for seniors.
After patients are discharged from hospitals, ArchWell expects them to follow up within three days, ensuring ongoing care and reducing the likelihood of readmissions. To accommodate the growing need for senior healthcare, the company plans to repurpose six former retail spaces—including those previously housing Rite Aid and CVS—into health clinics.
With over 70 clinics currently operating across 11 states, ArchWell Health has set a goal of expanding to 100 clinics by early 2026. The company’s profitability model emphasizes the importance of preventing hospitalizations, as Medicare provides reimbursements based on expected hospital admissions in ArchWell’s patient population. Doctor Don Goddard, ArchWell’s president and national director of primary care, has pointed out that improved patient outcomes directly correlate with the company’s financial success, a principle that guides their operations.
Similar healthcare organizations focused on value-based care for seniors, such as Oak Street Health and ChenMed, also operate within the Cleveland area. As the population ages and healthcare needs evolve, ArchWell’s expansion underscores a commitment to delivering tailored and preventive care to the elderly, a demographic increasingly in need of specialized medical attention.
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Additional Resources
- Cleveland.com: ArchWell Health Targets Cleveland’s Aging Population
- Wikipedia: Senior Healthcare
- Cleveland.com: Cleveland Seniors Gain Access to New Preventive Care Model
- Google Search: Preventive Care Models for Seniors
- Crain’s Cleveland: ArchWell Open 9 Senior Primary Care Locations
- Google Scholar: Value-Based Care for Seniors
- Cleveland.com: New Senior Healthcare Model in Cleveland
- Encyclopedia Britannica: Medicare Advantage
- Fox8: New Day Cleveland – ArchWell Health
- Google News: Seniors Healthcare Initiatives
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