USA Today Names Aledade a 2026 Top Workplace for People-First Culture

National award honors Aledade's commitment to employee engagement and its mission-driven approach to advancing value-based care

Apr. 9, 2026 at 5:19pm

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A minimalist, photorealistic studio still life featuring a stack of medical files, a laptop, and a stethoscope arranged on a clean white background, symbolizing Aledade's focus on technology, data, and patient-centered care.Aledade's mission-driven culture and commitment to employee well-being have earned the company national recognition as a top workplace.Bethesda Today

Aledade, a physician-led, national leader in value-based care, has been named a winner of the 2026 USA Today Top Workplaces award. This honor recognizes organizations that have built exceptional, people-first cultures through a steadfast commitment to employee listening and engagement.

Why it matters

As a public benefit corporation, Aledade is committed to a mission that is good for patients, practices and society — a purpose that resonates with its workforce of value-based care and technology experts. This recognition underscores Aledade's commitment to fostering a supportive and flexible environment for its mission-driven employees.

The details

Aledade was honored based on authentic, confidential feedback from its workforce of more than 1,600 employees. The survey, conducted by the research firm Energage, measures specific workplace experience themes that are proven indicators of high performance and a healthy corporate environment. The award honors organizations with 150 or more employees that have created exceptional, people-first cultures.

  • Aledade was named a winner of the 2026 USA Today Top Workplaces award.

The players

Aledade

A physician-led public benefit corporation and national leader in value-based care, helping primary care organizations deliver better patient outcomes and thrive financially.

Mat Kendall

Co-founder and president at Aledade.

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What they’re saying

“We've built a workplace where every employee's contribution is connected to the success of our primary care partners. Our experts are developing cutting-edge tools and technology to support primary care physicians in delivering better patient outcomes. This recognition is a reflection of our talented team, who is as passionate about our mission to improve health care as the partners we serve nationwide.”

— Mat Kendall, Co-founder and President

What’s next

Aledade will continue to focus on fostering a supportive and flexible environment for its mission-driven workforce as it expands its partnerships with primary care providers across the country.

The takeaway

Aledade's recognition as a USA Today Top Workplace highlights the company's commitment to creating a people-first culture that supports its employees in delivering on its mission to improve healthcare outcomes. This award underscores the value of aligning a company's purpose with the passions of its workforce.