SSM HEALTH & STRIVE HEALTH

SSM Health Kidney Care begins serving patients in the St. Louis community

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Thursday, April 2, 2020
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ST. LOUIS, April 2, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --SSM Health Kidney Care, a joint venture between Strive Health and SSM Health , launched operations on April 1st to transform kidney disease care for patients in the St. Louis, Missouri area.

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  • ST. LOUIS, April 2, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --SSM Health Kidney Care, a joint venture between Strive Health and SSM Health , launched operations on April 1st to transform kidney disease care for patients in the St. Louis, Missouri area.
  • SSM Health Kidney Care identifies patients early and engages them in a comprehensive care plan that starts at chronic kidney disease and spans through the transition to ESRD and renal replacement therapy.
  • SSM Health Kidney Care's value-based care model surrounds patients with a team of kidney care specialists including nurse practitioners, registered nurse care managers, dietitians, and social workers to deliver high-touch clinical care and education to patients with CKD and ESRD.
  • SSM Health is a Catholic, not-for-profit health system serving the comprehensive health needs of communities across the Midwest through a robust and fully integrated health care delivery system.

SSM Health and Strive Health partner to transform kidney care

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Monday, January 13, 2020
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SSM Health Kidney Care, in partnership with Strive Health, will provide patients with seamless access to high-quality care that is also affordable and sustainable.

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  • SSM Health Kidney Care, in partnership with Strive Health, will provide patients with seamless access to high-quality care that is also affordable and sustainable.
  • Together, SSM Health and Strive Health will establish specialized care centers for these patients that serve as a medical home and will also pursue the new CMS Comprehensive Kidney Care Contracting Model announced last summer.
  • "Strive's mission is to deliver expert and compassionate kidney care," said Chris Riopelle, chief executive officer of Strive Health.
  • SSM Health is a Catholic, not-for-profit health system serving the comprehensive health needs of communities across the Midwest through a robust and fully integrated health care delivery system.