Saratoga Investment: AbsoluteCare Raises $135 Million for Healthcare Expansion and Services Enhancement
- Saratoga Investment supports AbsoluteCare's $135 million funding to enhance operations and expand into new healthcare markets.
- The investment underscores confidence in AbsoluteCare's innovative model, aiming to improve health outcomes for vulnerable populations.
- AbsoluteCare's approach has significantly reduced emergency visits and total care costs, showcasing its effectiveness in value-based healthcare.
AbsoluteCare Secures $135 Million Investment to Expand Healthcare Services
In a significant development for integrated healthcare, AbsoluteCare has successfully raised $135 million in equity financing, supported by a consortium of investors that includes CVS Health® Ventures, Kinderhook Industries, Pacific Life, and Lexington Partners. This funding aims to bolster AbsoluteCare's operations and facilitate its expansion into new markets, particularly targeting vulnerable populations and those with complex health conditions. The company's innovative Beyond Medicine™ model emphasizes holistic care, integrating various health services including primary care, behavioral health, and pharmacy services to enhance health outcomes for Medicaid and Medicare members.
AbsoluteCare's approach centers on whole-person care, which is crucial for its member base that typically presents with an average of 13 diagnoses and over 10 medications. Approximately 60% of these members face behavioral health or substance use challenges. The results of this model are compelling; AbsoluteCare reports a 34% reduction in emergency department visits and a 20-30% decrease in total care costs. Moreover, their member engagement rate stands impressively at 75-80%, illustrating the effectiveness of their concierge-level care that is delivered within community settings. CEO Mike Radu emphasizes the company’s commitment to enhancing health outcomes through its primary care physician-led model and increasing interactions with healthcare providers to minimize avoidable healthcare utilization.
This investment by CVS Health Ventures not only reflects confidence in AbsoluteCare's innovative care model but also represents a strategic move to improve quality and deliver cost savings for both members and payer partners. With 25 years of experience serving marginalized populations, AbsoluteCare's focus on reducing healthcare costs while improving care accessibility positions it as a leader in the value-based healthcare landscape. This funding will enable the company to enhance its service delivery further and maintain its commitment to improving the health status of its community members.
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