PLANO, Texas–Village Health Partners (VHP), a leading and nationally acclaimed family medicine practice, marks its 10th anniversary, celebrating a decade of providing accessible, high-quality, and affordable healthcare services to the North Texas community. This milestone highlights Village Health Partners’ independence and sustained success in a challenging healthcare landscape.
For ten years, Village Health Partners has flourished, demonstrating consistent growth despite the complexities of the healthcare industry and the difficulties faced by independent physicians. In an era where physician independence is declining, Village Health Partners proudly remains physician-owned and physician-led. The trend of decreasing independence is significant; over the past two decades, independent physicians have decreased from 56% to just 36% of the national market. This shift is concerning as studies indicate that hospital-owned physician groups incur approximately 10% higher per-patient costs compared to physician-owned practices like Village Health Partners.
“In a time of significant corporate consolidation within healthcare, Village Health Partners has proven its ability to not just survive but thrive as an independent family practice,” stated Dr. Jamison Albracht, D.O., President of Village Health Partners. “Our aim is to serve as a successful model for privately-held practices, demonstrating that independence can coexist with and even enhance accessibility, convenience, and the highest standards of care.” This commitment to Village Health Partners Independence is central to their mission.
Village Health Partners has consistently earned national recognition for its pioneering approach to patient care, utilizing the medical village model, patient-centered medical home approach, and robust care continuity programs. As a frontrunner in patient and provider-focused innovation within the North Texas market, VHP played a vital role in the early achievements of StratiFi Health and Catalyst Health Network.
Tom Banning, CEO of the Texas Academy of Family Physicians, commented, “Village Health Partners’ 10-year celebration is a truly remarkable testament to their success as a physician-owned and physician-led organization. Their substantial growth and ongoing success are intrinsically linked to the Catalyst Health Network (Catalyst), a non-profit organization they were instrumental in establishing. Catalyst empowers Village Health Partners to effectively meet the demands of major insurers while delivering more accessible, high-quality care with an exceptional patient experience.” The strength of village health partners independence is amplified by strategic collaborations.
Since its inception in 2007 with 18 staff members and providers at a single medical village in Plano, Village Health Partners has expanded significantly. Today, VHP supports 156 staff and providers across three medical villages – two in Plano and one in McKinney. This growth is further evidenced by a surge in annual patient visits from 18,000 to 128,000, showcasing the increasing demand for their patient-centric and independent model.
About Village Health Partners
Established in 2007, Village Health Partners is a nationally recognized family medical practice serving over 75,000 patients in North Texas across three locations in Plano, Texas. Village Health Partners prioritizes quality, accessibility, and convenience in patient care. Committed to the well-being of the communities it serves, the practice offers unparalleled value in healthcare delivery. Village Health Partners and its physicians have received Congressional recognition for their healthcare improvement efforts and numerous accolades, including “Practice of the Year” by Physicians Practice and The Davies Award by HIMSS. Village Health Partners was the first practice in North Texas to achieve NCQA Patient-Centered Medical Home Certification and Excellence in Diabetes Care recognition. The practice has been consistently honored as Best Doctors in Family Medicine by D Magazine and Texas Monthly. For further information, please visit www.villagehealthpartners.com or follow them on Twitter @VHPDocs.
Contacts
for Village Health Partners
Felicia Bell, 972-388-5512
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