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DuBois Today
By the People, for the People
WellSpan Health expands award-winning ACO with PHH
New partnership aims to improve care coordination and outcomes for Medicare patients in Pennsylvania.
Apr. 2, 2026 at 12:36pm
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WellSpan Health, a leading healthcare provider in Pennsylvania, has announced a major expansion of its Medicare Accountable Care Organization (ACO) by welcoming Penn Highlands Healthcare (PHH) as its newest member. This partnership aims to enhance care coordination and health outcomes for Medicare patients across the region.
Why it matters
ACOs are innovative healthcare models that incentivize providers to deliver high-quality, cost-effective care by aligning financial incentives. WellSpan's ACO has been recognized for its success in improving patient outcomes and reducing costs, and the addition of PHH will allow the ACO to expand its reach and impact even further.
The details
Under the new agreement, PHH will integrate its clinical and operational capabilities with WellSpan's existing ACO infrastructure. This will enable greater data sharing, care coordination, and the implementation of evidence-based best practices to benefit Medicare patients across the region served by both healthcare systems.
- WellSpan Health announced the ACO expansion on April 2, 2026.
The players
WellSpan Health
A leading healthcare provider in Pennsylvania, operating hospitals, physician practices, and other healthcare facilities.
Penn Highlands Healthcare (PHH)
A regional healthcare system serving patients in northwestern and north-central Pennsylvania.
What they’re saying
“This partnership will allow us to build on the success of our ACO and deliver even better care and outcomes for our Medicare patients throughout the region.”
— Dr. Roxanne Mayros, President and CEO, WellSpan Health
“Joining WellSpan's ACO will enable us to leverage their proven model and expertise to enhance the care we provide to our Medicare patients.”
— Michael Busch, President and CEO, Penn Highlands Healthcare
What’s next
The expanded ACO partnership between WellSpan Health and Penn Highlands Healthcare is expected to be fully implemented by the start of the next Medicare performance year on January 1, 2027.
The takeaway
This ACO expansion demonstrates how healthcare systems are collaborating to improve care coordination and outcomes for Medicare patients, leveraging innovative payment and delivery models to drive better value in the healthcare system.
