About Us
Carebridge sustains and strengthens Private Practice Primary Care Physicians (PPPCPs) in Michigan by providing expert consulting and support services. Our mission is to ensure practices remain viable, delivering high-quality, cost-effective healthcare to their communities.
About Us
Carebridge is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization committed to ensuring all Michigan communities have access to high-quality, affordable primary care.
Our mission is to strengthen the primary care network by helping independent practices sustain, strengthen, and thrive. By supporting private practices, we ensure that families have consistent access to the care they need—whether it’s preventive services, chronic disease management, or timely specialist referrals.
We provide expert consulting and tailored support services to private practice primary care physicians (PPPCPs), empowering them to overcome financial and operational challenges so they can continue to serve their communities.
Our History
Carebridge, founded in 2011 as a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, was created to facilitate participation from Michigan’s Physician Organizations (POs) in the Michigan Primary Care Transformation (MiPCT) Project.
MiPCT was one of the earliest, largest, and longest-running multi-payer initiatives in the United States to showcase the benefits of care management in Patient-Centered Medical Homes (PCMHs). The project aimed to enhance care coordination, improve healthcare quality, and reduce costs by integrating care managers into primary care practices. These care managers were instrumental in delivering personalized care, managing chronic conditions, and addressing patients’ social and behavioral health needs.
As the largest participating MiPCT entity, Carebridge represented 80 practices across 8 physician organizations, playing a pivotal role in engaging practices and POs, optimizing performance, and achieving population-level improvements.
With the conclusion of federal funding for this initiative, the Carebridge Board of Directors has shifted the organization’s focus toward ensuring the sustainability of private practice primary care physicians (PPPCPs). Today, Carebridge is dedicated to providing services that support smooth leadership transitions, safeguard operational stability, and ensure that practices continue to deliver high-quality care to their communities.
How Carebridge Makes a Difference
Impact on Individuals
Access and Equity:
By sustaining PPPCPs, we ensure that all communities, especially underserved areas, maintain and expand access to essential healthcare services. This ensures that more residents receive timely care, reducing disparities and promoting health equity.
Quality of Care and Outcomes:
Our efforts ensure that individuals receive high-quality, continuous care, leading to better health outcomes. By supporting primary care practices, we enhance patient management and coordination, ultimately improving overall wellness.
Reducing Healthcare Costs:
By making primary care more accessible, we help prevent costly emergency interventions and hospitalizations. This proactive approach lowers overall healthcare costs for individuals and reduces the financial burden on families.
Impact on Healthcare Ecosystem
Strengthening Sub-Specialty Practices:
PPPCPs serve as the gateway to specialty care, providing necessary referrals to specialists such as cardiologists and oncologists. By strengthening primary care, Carebridge indirectly supports the entire healthcare ecosystem, ensuring timely and effective specialized care for patients.
Bolstering Healthcare-Related Businesses:
Our work stabilizes and strengthens the healthcare supply chain. By supporting PPPCPs, we help businesses that rely on primary care practices, such as medical suppliers, pharmacies, and service providers, grow and thrive. This boosts the local economy and promotes a more resilient healthcare sector.
Empowering Large Corporations:
Through our support of PPPCPs, we help large employers, including corporations and union groups, better manage the health of their active and retired employees. This leads to improved productivity, better employee wellness, and reduced healthcare costs for businesses, contributing to Michigan's economic stability.
Supporting Local Community Economies:
Sustaining PPPCPs supports local economies by preserving jobs, contributing to tax revenues, and ensuring that communities remain vibrant and healthy. Primary care practices are vital to the economic stability and growth of their local communities.