Cone Health, the medical service partner of Elon University, has recently signed an agreement to join Risant Health – a nonprofit organization founded by Kaiser Foundation Hospitals. As per a press release from Cone Health, the healthcare network serves approximately 200,000 patients across multiple counties in North Carolina.
Despite becoming part of Risant Health, Cone Health will maintain its brand, name and mission. The organization will continue to operate with its own board, CEO and leadership team. Dr. Mary Jo Cagle, CEO and President of Cone Health, assured customers that there will be no changes in the types of care provided as a result of this partnership.
Risant Health is led by Greg Adams and aims to improve access to value-based care and coverage. In a statement, Adams emphasized that the organization is committed to moving away from fragmented fee-for-service care towards a model that focuses on evidence-based care, equity, population health and improved outcomes. The integration of health systems like Cone Health and Geisinger will help advance this vision.
Elon University Health Services did not immediately respond to inquiries from Elon News Network regarding the partnership between their parent institution and Cone Health.
