Peach Tree Health has announced a new partnership with Tree City Medical Partners, formerly known as River City Medical Group (RCMG), to significantly broaden access to both primary and specialized healthcare services. This collaboration will benefit residents across Yuba, Sutter, and Sacramento counties. Effective November 2016, Peach Tree Health’s Medi-Cal patients with Anthem Blue Cross in Yuba and Sutter counties will transition to Tree City Medical Partners for their outpatient healthcare needs. These patients will join existing Peach Tree patients in Sacramento with Tree City Medical Partners plans through Anthem, Molina, and Health Net, creating a substantial regional service network. It’s important to note that patients with California Health and Wellness plans will not be affected by this partnership, ensuring continuity of care for those individuals.
Tree City Medical Partners, formerly River City Medical Group, is a forward-thinking Independent Physician Association (IPA) with a strong commitment to serving the Medi-Cal population. Their core mission revolves around understanding and addressing the unique needs of the community, delivering culturally sensitive and innovative healthcare solutions. Tree City Medical Partners acts as a crucial intermediary, effectively connecting health plans, patients, and healthcare providers. As one of the largest Medi-Cal IPAs in Northern California, Tree City Medical Partners plays a vital role in helping families access essential healthcare services and linking them with other necessary support systems throughout the region. This dedication to community health makes them an ideal partner for Peach Tree Health.
Since 2014, California has expanded managed care into Northern California, encompassing Peach Tree Health’s service area. Peach Tree Health has strategically leveraged this managed care system to improve services within its facilities. This includes utilizing the extensive networks of specialists available through health plans and IPA networks. By forming this regional IPA partnership with Tree City Medical Partners, Peach Tree Health is set to further enhance patient access to a wider range of specialists. These specialists will provide services not only within Peach Tree Health facilities but also across the broader region, ensuring comprehensive care is more readily available. Furthermore, this partnership is expected to generate efficiencies that lead to cost savings within the managed care framework. These savings will be strategically reinvested back into Peach Tree Health facilities. This reinvestment will further strengthen the patient-centered medical home model, ultimately leading to an improved and more patient-focused healthcare experience.
In conclusion, the partnership between Peach Tree Health and Tree City Medical Partners represents a significant step forward in enhancing healthcare access for Medi-Cal patients in Northern California. By combining resources and expertise, both organizations are committed to delivering improved, patient-centered care and strengthening the healthcare infrastructure within the communities they serve. This collaboration underscores a shared vision for a healthier future for residents of Yuba, Sutter, and Sacramento counties.
