Centivo has acquired Eden Health to address the growing demand for affordable, high-quality primary care. This acquisition allows Centivo to expand its primary care-centered health plans nationwide, serving over 160 employers. Eden Health's services, including mental health, urgent care, and workplace clinics, will be integrated into Centivo, enhancing its virtual care capabilities. Eden Health's technology will also be incorporated, promoting data-driven, collaborative care.

Centivo acquires virtual-first medical provider Eden Health to expand its reach with employers.

State's leading health plan adds new physician groups to increase access to convenient, affordable care and to help combat primary care shortageBOSTON, May 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (Blue Cross) today announced the expansion of its primary care network with three new physician groups available now to most members: Eden Health, On Belay Health Solutions and VillageMD. The additions come at a critical time, as Massachusetts continues to experience a primary care physician shortage due to increased patient demand and more clinicians leaving the field.As part of their agreements, the physician groups are participating in Blue Cross' value-based payment program and offering members convenient and timely access to both virtual and in-person primary care. These practices will collaborate with Blue Cross to help simplify how members navigate the health care system."Our focus is on building a network of comprehensive primary care solutions that provide our members with the simpler, more consumer-focused experience they're looking for," said Lisa Glenn, Blue Cross' vice president of network partnerships and innovation. "At a time when it's hard to schedule an appointment with a primary care provider, we're working hard to give our members more options and enable greater access to convenient, high-quality care."New primary care physician groupsThrough these new primary care physician groups, members have access to a variety of virtual and in-person services – including telehealth, chronic disease care, mental health support, care navigation support, and more. Using MyBlue, eligible members can learn more about what options are available and navigate to the right care that meets their needs."We're committed to being a trusted ally to our members, guiding them to clinicians who provide high-quality care," said Dr. Ashley Yeats, Blue Cross' vice president of medical operations