As the healthcare industry continues to shift toward value-based models, leading systems like Jefferson Health are setting the tone for how providers can thrive in a landscape that demands both financial sustainability and equitable access to care.
In a recent Becker’s Hospital Review article, Jefferson Health CEO Dr. Joseph Cacchione shared the organization’s strategic direction following its acquisition of Lehigh Valley Health Network—now a 32-hospital system with a $15.5 billion footprint. The focus? Smarter growth, value-based reimbursement, and deeper community engagement.
At TimeDoc Health, we believe this strategic roadmap isn’t just aspirational—it’s a blueprint for health systems across the country. Here’s what it means for virtual care, and how we help provider organizations take actionable steps toward success.
Value-Based Care Is No Longer Optional—It’s Operational
Jefferson Health now has hundreds of millions of dollars annually tied to premium-based reimbursement and full-risk contracts. With a profitable Medicare Advantage and Medicaid book of business through its own health plan, Jefferson is proving that value-based care can work at scale—when done right.
“We have to do well in fee-for-service—that’s not going away anytime soon,” Dr. Cacchione noted. “But at the same time, we believe that filling hospital beds…is not necessarily what’s best for the patient.”
This dual reality—succeeding in today’s fee-for-service while preparing for tomorrow’s risk-based world—is exactly why virtual care is no longer a “nice to have.” It’s a strategic necessity.
Virtual Care Supports Smarter Growth and Financial Sustainability
As health systems like Jefferson navigate merger integration and shifting payer dynamics, they face increasing pressure to optimize capacity, reduce unnecessary utilization, and improve population health.
That’s where TimeDoc comes in.
We provide the technology and clinical support to help health systems:
- Engage patients outside the hospital setting through Advanced Primary Care Management (APCM), Chronic Care Management (CCM), Behavioral Health Integration (BHI), and Remote Patient Monitoring (RPM)
- Prevent avoidable admissions with proactive, ongoing virtual touchpoints
- Generate new revenue through reimbursable care coordination programs that align with Medicare and Medicaid priorities
In short, we help you deliver better care—without relying on filled hospital beds.
Equity and Access Matter More Than Ever
Dr. Cacchione emphasized Jefferson’s mission-driven commitment: “We need to continue to address health disparities… and not leave markets that are in dire need of healthcare.”
At TimeDoc Health, we share that vision. Our virtual care solutions are designed for accessibility—ensuring patients in rural areas and historically underserved communities stay engaged in their health journey. Through our platform, patients can:
- Stay connected with care teams from home
- Receive personalized care plans and mental health support
- Improve outcomes without additional burden on clinical staff
- Complete Social Determinants of Health (SDoH) screenings that help identify non-clinical barriers to care
- Get connected to local community resources, from food assistance to transportation services
We’re proud to help healthcare organizations like Jefferson deliver inclusive, equitable care that reaches beyond the clinical setting—meeting patients where they are and supporting the whole person.
Looking Ahead: Thriving in a Premium-Based World
As more health systems adopt capitation, shared savings, and full-risk arrangements, the incentives finally align with what’s best for the patient—and what makes long-term business sense.
TimeDoc Health enables this shift with scalable, cost-effective programs that:
- Align with CMS requirements for value-based reimbursements
- Reduce care gaps and improve quality performance scores
- Ease operational complexity through EHR-integrated workflows
The Bottom Line
Jefferson Health’s strategy highlights the growing importance of being both mission-driven and financially smart—and that’s exactly what TimeDoc Health is built to support.
If your organization is navigating the balance between fee-for-service and value-based care, let’s talk. We’ll help you design a care management strategy that improves patient outcomes while supporting your bottom line.
Contact us today to learn how we can help you operationalize value-based care—one patient at a time.
