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SUNRISE, Fla., June 3, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- North American Partners in Anesthesia (NAPA) and Sentara Health Plans, the health plan division of Sentara Health, announce the launch of an innovative, patient-centered quality-based program designed to improve care outcomes and patient experience while reducing healthcare costs. This initiative reflects the shared commitment by both organizations to underscore the importance of patient health and the anesthesia experience for members across Sentara Health Plans' Commercial, Medicare Advantage, and Managed Medicaid products."By prioritizing in-network care and focusing on quality outcomes, we are improving the safety and experience of our patients, while also empowering healthcare systems to achieve greater efficiency. Sentara Health Plans recognizes the value of NAPA's award-winning quality program and our dedication to patient-centered care," said Christina Midcap, Vice President of Managed Care at NAPA.The multi-year value driven reimbursement program incorporates anesthesia-specific performance measures that are pivotal to driving quality patient-centered care."This partnership underscores Sentara Health Plans' prioritization of high-quality patient care and NAPA's ability to deliver quantifiable results," said Robert Krebbs, Vice President of Network Management and Value-Based Care for Sentara Health Plans. "Together, our organizations aim to set a new standard in anesthesia services to elevate the overall healthcare experience for our members in Virginia."The measures incorporated into this program are a direct result of NAPA's continued leadership in quality. Stemming from NAPA's Anesthesia Patient Safety Institute (NAPSI), an AHRQ-certified Patient Safety Organization, these initiatives represent NAPA's performance improvement in the anesthesia specialty. Notably, six of NAPA's internal quality measures have also been approved by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) in partnership with the Anesthesia Business Group (ABG) Qualified Clinical Data Registry (QCDR)."NAPA's quality program highlights our ability to leverage data and evidence-based practices to reduce risk, enhance outcomes, and increase value for patients and partners alike," said Leo Penzi, MD, EVP and Chief Medical Officer at NAPA

SUNRISE, Fla., March 18, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- North American Partners in Anesthesia (NAPA) and Bon Secours will expand their relationship through services at Bon Secours Harbour View Medical Center in Suffolk, VA. NAPA will begin providing anesthesia care at this facility in the spring.As the largest provider of single-specialty anesthesia services in the U.S., with a presence in nearly 400 healthcare facilities, NAPA consistently delivers clinical excellence and a patient-first philosophy. Bon Secours Harbour View Medical Center is a vital provider of surgical, emergency, and specialty care in the Hampton Roads region. With a focus on delivering seamless perioperative care, Bon Secours and NAPA move forward together with anesthesia solutions to enhance patient outcomes locally."We are thrilled to begin anesthesia services at Bon Secours Harbour View Medical Center to bring our proven expertise to their surgical teams and patients," said Clavio Ascari, MD, Vice President of Clinical Services for NAPA's South Region. "NAPA's local leadership, regional oversight, and national infrastructure allow us to consistently drive a high-quality, data-backed anesthesia model that improves surgical efficiency, enhances patient safety, and optimizes hospital operations. We look forward to collaborating with the outstanding care teams at Bon Secours to propel continued success."Bon Secours selected NAPA as its anesthesia provider based on proven clinical quality programs, advanced informatics, and robust revenue cycle management (RCM) capabilities