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How Health Systems Can Elevate Performance with the Right Technology and Implementation Strategies An Honest Perspective from Scott Sears, MD, MBA, Chief Physician Executive, Honest Health Part 3 of a 4-part series guiding readers through the complexities of the transition to value-based care. In the first two articles of his four-part series, Dr. Scott Sears […]

A Becker’s Healthcare Podcast with Scott Becker, JD Featuring Robert Bessler, MD, CEO of Honest Health, and Rick Pollack, President and CEO of the American Hospital Association Health systems are facing complex challenges in Medicare Advantage, leading many to exit the program altogether. But if Medicare Advantage is here to stay, how can health systems […]

Physician-led, clinically focused model drives quality outcomes and substantial cost savings  [Nashville, TN] — [December 19, 2024] — Honest Health, a leader in primary care transformation, announced today that its Accountable Care Organizations (ACOs) participating in the ACO REACH program delivered impressive results for performance year 2023, achieving an average quality score of 97.7% and […]

How Health Systems Can Navigate Behavioral Change An honest perspective from Scott Sears, MD, MBA, Chief Physician Executive, Honest Health Part 2 of 4-part series guiding readers through the complexities of the transition to value-based care.  In part one of his four-part series, Dr. Sears outlined five critical questions for health system leaders to assess […]

[Nashville, TN] — [October 30, 2024] — As the leaders in primary care transformation, we are committed to accelerating success by fostering collaboration and driving innovation. We proudly partner with health systems, physician organizations, and payers to enhance patient care, improve outcomes, and drive financial performance.

How Health Systems Should Evaluate Readiness for a Successful Transition An Honest Perspective from Scott Sears, MD, MBA, Chief Physician Executive, Honest Health Part 1 of 4 articles guiding readers through the complexities of the transition to value-based care. Value-based care can be a frustrating term for many health systems and physicians. After all, delivering […]

NASHVILLE, Tenn., April 29, 2024 – Honest Medical Group (“Honest”), a physician led value- based care enablement organization, today announced the appointment of Robert Bessler, MD as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and member of the Board of Directors. Robert Bessler, MD succeeds …

While a patient’s primary care physician (PCP) has the most holistic view of their clinical needs, they’re not always able to be present at key care interactions. PCPs must rely on strong collaborative workflows with the entire patient care team to achieve positive outcomes …

A 2022 survey from the American Medical Association showed that nearly 63% of physicians experienced at least one manifestation of burnout, appearing as emotional exhaustion, lack of empathy, and a sense of low personal accomplishment, in 2021. Left unchecked, burnout can lead to …

Liz Vasquez, FNP-BC, was just making conversation when she asked about her patient’s Thanksgiving plans. Instead, that one question changed their routine home visit. The discussion turned from arthritis and inflammation into a deep dive about the patient’s lifelong, undisclosed …

After 25 years as a “health plan guy,” Andy Marino knew Honest Medical Group could actually help the industry think differently: to empower and unleash physicians to practice the type of medicine they want — and need — to practice for themselves and their patients, and …

In 2007, Netflix revolutionized the way we consume our entertainment media. It was an immensely successful — and equally risky — move that opened the doors for multiple streaming platforms to offer slightly different programming for the viewer. But some may argue this new …

[Nashville, TN] — [November 17, 2022] — Today, Honest Medical Group (Honest) announced a partnership with Great Lakes Physicians Organization (GLPO). This new Joint Venture will improve clinical outcomes, slow disease …

NASHVILLE, Tenn., Sept. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ – Today, Honest Medical Group (Honest) and Oakland Physician Network Services, Inc. (OPNS), a physician-owned and operated corporation with more than 425 primary care …

DETROIT, April 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ – Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan (BCBSM) today announced a joint venture with Nashville-based Honest Medical Group to offer physicians comprehensive operational, clinical, …