Three California Health Plans Unite On Multi-Plan Value-Based Health Care

Three California health plans are partnering on a statewide shared value-based payment (VBP) model that will include 10 provider organizations representing over 100 sites of care. The health plans—Aetna, Blue Shield of California, and Health Net—are participating in the California Advanced Primary Care Initiative’s Payment Model Demonstration Project, which is led by the California Quality Collaborative (CQC) and the Integrated Healthcare Association (IHA).

The model was announced on January 30, 2025, and is designed to scale across the state and beyond. The project is prioritizing participation by small independent practices. The goal is to address disparities . . .