PA Clinical Network

What PA Clinical Network does

PA Clinical Network (PACN) is a physician-led, Pennsylvania-focused Clinically Integrated Network (CIN) sponsored by the Pennsylvania Medical Society (PAMED) and headquartered in Mechanicsburg, PA. Founded in 2019, PACN contracts independent physician practices across the state (35-50+ practices in its ACO) and provides them with collective access to value-based care arrangements, multi-payer agreements (Humana, Highmark Wholecare, Aetna, Capital BlueCross, Geisinger, UPMC), population health analytics, MIPS and quality reporting, and shared savings participation through its wholly-owned subsidiary PACN ACO, Inc. which participates in the Medicare Shared Savings Program (MSSP). PACN also acts as a distribution and credentialing layer for an ecosystem of roughly 20 partner vendors spanning AI documentation (Chartnote), remote patient monitoring (Brilliant Care), diagnostics (Labcorp, Exact Sciences Cologuard, Abbott), virtual psychiatry (Talkiatry), practice insurance (Ryze Health), and malpractice (Curi, NORCAL/Risk Strategies).

The underlying technology stack centers on a population health IT platform that extracts, assembles, sorts, and presents actionable clinical information reconciled across physician EHRs, insurer claims feeds, and Labcorp lab results, with drill-down to individual patients and sub-population health snapshots. PACN's revenue model is a hybrid: (1) recurring subscription revenue from a minimal initiation fee plus monthly membership dues paid by member practices (with discounts for PAMED members); (2) outcome-based shared savings distributions from MSSP and commercial value-based contracts (Performance Year 2024 showed $0 in MSSP shared savings); and (3) transactional fees tied to participation in value-based care contracts that participating practices could not access independently. Go-to-market combines PAMED-sourced credibility and referrals, direct sales-led outreach (Senior Director of Business Development Keith Taylor), insurer partner referrals, and content-led demand generation via podcasts, social channels, and the self-serve PACN Advocate assessment tool.

Name

PA Clinical Network

Legal name

PA Clinical Network

Website

https://paclinicalnetwork.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2019

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

PA Clinical Network is a physician-led, Pennsylvania Medical Society-sponsored Clinically Integrated Network that contracts independent physician practices (35-50+ in its ACO) for value-based care arrangements, multi-payer contracts, and Medicare Shared Savings participation through its PACN ACO subsidiary.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Clinically Integrated Network / Value-Based Care Services

NAICS

All Other Outpatient Care Centers (621498)

SIC

Services-Misc Health & Allied Services, Nec (8090)

akta.pro primary industry

Primary Care Networks, Groups & MSOs (HLAFAGAE)

Keywords

• Clinically integrated network
• Value-based care
• Accountable care organization
• Population health management
• Independent physician network

Headquarters

HQ city

Mechanicsburg

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Physician Membership Fees: PACN asks that physicians participate via a minimal initiation fee and monthly membership fee. There are no dues or stock purchases. Costs are greatly reduced for PA Medical Society members. This is a recurring revenue model from member practices.
2. Shared Savings from Value-Based Care: Participating practices can access value-based care payments from health insurers through PACN contracts. The network helps physicians achieve quality metrics that unlock shared savings. Practices continue to bill under existing fee-for-service payer contracts, but gain access to quality incentive payments they would not otherwise receive.
3. ACO Shared Savings Program: The PACN ACO participates in the Medicare Shared Savings Program (MSSP). ACO participants can receive shared savings distributions based on quality performance and cost savings. First Agreement Period Performance Year 2024 showed $0 shared savings/losses.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

PA Clinical Network is a Clinically Integrated Network sponsored by the Pennsylvania Medical Society that gives independent physician practices access to value-based care contracts with major insurers, population health technology, quality metrics support, and practice management resources while allowing them to remain autonomous.

Product overview

The PA Clinical Network (PACN) is a Clinically Integrated Network (CIN) sponsored by the Pennsylvania Medical Society. It is not a single software product but rather a membership-based healthcare network providing independent physicians with access to value-based care contracts, quality improvement infrastructure, and practice support resources. The core PACN platform is supplemented by the PACN ACO subsidiary for Medicare Shared Savings Program participation, the PACN Advocate assessment tool for prospective members, and partnerships with technology solutions including Chartnote (AI documentation), Brilliant Care (Remote Patient Monitoring), Ryze Health (practice insurance), Talkiatry (psychiatry), and Cologuard (cancer screening). The network integrates with Labcorp for laboratory data feeds and MedEnt for practice management, while delivering population health analytics capabilities that reconcile data from multiple EHR and insurer sources.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• PACN (PA Clinical Network) The core Clinically Integrated Network (CIN) offering that provides independent physicians in Pennsylvania with access to value-based care contracts, quality reporting resources, practice management support, health insurer agreements, and member benefits while retaining practice autonomy.
• PACN ACO (PA Clinical Network ACO, Inc.) Accountable Care Organization subsidiary offering members access to the Medicare Shared Savings Program, delivering MIPS reporting, quality metrics tracking, and shared savings opportunities. Self-governed with over 35 independent practices participating.
• PACN Advocate A comprehensive practice evaluation tool that helps determine whether an organization is a good fit for PACN membership, assessing practice independence, EHR usage, clinician count, CIN affiliations, value-based contract participation, quality resources, ACO membership, and Medicaid acceptance.

Quantifiable outcome

• Diabetes HbA1c Poor Control: 10.05% (vs 9.44% mean) - better than average performance
• +9 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

AI capability3 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

17 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• GuidehealthcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 October 2024Strategic partnership to improve quality of care in Pennsylvania. Guidehealth, founded by Dr. Sanjay Doddamani, provides AI-powered healthcare data and analytics to help independent physicians succeed in value-based care arrangements. The partnership addresses issues facing independent physicians with ACO membership opportunities.
• Ryze HealthcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRyze Health, founded by Dr. Michael Fang, provides affordable group health insurance solutions specifically designed for independent physician practices too small for traditional group plans. PACN members gain access to health insurance for physicians, staff, and families with pricing transparency and simplified enrollment.
• LabcorpcoreTechnology or IntegrationLabcorp is a preferred laboratory for the PACN network, providing practices with laboratory result data, connectivity tools, and support for care management initiatives. Offers more than 4,500 diagnostic tests, Lab Data Feed for quality measure reporting, LabCorp Link for results access, and 3,500+ patient service centers nationwide.
• MedEntcoreTechnology or IntegrationMedEnt provides all-in-one EMR/EHR, Patient Engagement, Practice Management, and Telehealth software. Serves more than 11,000 health providers in 37 states. PACN member testimonial from Dr. Stephen J. Renzi.
• Health Data Analytics Institute (HDAI)coreTechnology or IntegrationCare optimization and provider enablement company powered by big data and proprietary predictive analytics. Partners with ACOs, health systems, and payers to improve care delivery, population health, and cost outcomes.
• Curi AdvisorycoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerCuri provides malpractice insurance, advisory services, and capital solutions for healthcare organizations. Helps physicians navigate challenges in the evolving healthcare landscape with operational excellence support. Partnership with Dr. Damian McHugh addressing pain points of practicing medicine in Pennsylvania.
• Risk Strategies / NORCAL GroupcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerRisk Strategies is one of the largest US insurance brokers providing professional liability insurance. Partnership offers PACN members discounted rates with NORCAL insurance. Has created significant savings for independent practices.
• Henry Schein MedicalminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWorldwide distributor of medical supplies including vaccines, pharmaceuticals, financial services, and equipment serving PACN member practices.
• Catalyst ConsultingminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerTrusted credentialing specialists handling provider credentialing processes so practices can focus on patient care.
• Granite GRCminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerGovernance, risk, and compliance consulting firm helping healthcare providers with billing, coding, and compliance challenges to improve efficiencies and reduce denials.
• InceptminorGTM or Marketing PartnerDigital patient communication solutions, physician reputation management tools, practice website development, and patient acquisition from paid search and social media.
• HumanacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHumana collaborates with PACN to support independent physicians with longstanding dedication to improving quality of care and health outcomes while lowering cost of care. Humana is committed to working with primary care groups transitioning to value-based care.
• Highmark WholecarecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHighmark Wholecare coordinates care for the whole person through leading Medicaid and Medicare programs, collaborating with 29,000 PCPs, specialists, hospitals, and ancillary providers. Committed to delivering high-quality, accessible healthcare through coordinated, evidence-based approach.
• AetnacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAetna, a leading health insurance organization, is committed to improving health outcomes, access to quality care, and reducing costs. Collaborates with PACN to meet specific health needs of members and improve patient experience.
• Capital BlueCrosscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCapital BlueCross is a leading health insurer in Central Pennsylvania and Lehigh Valley, working with PACN to achieve healthcare excellence with focus on preventing illness, reducing complications, and linking reimbursement to outcomes.
• Geisinger Health PlancoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPhysician-led health plan committed to working with providers to create programs and policies for best healthcare delivery. Nationally recognized model for healthcare delivery, partnering with PACN to accelerate value-based care adoption.
• UPMC Health PlancoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUPMC Insurance Services Division serves more than 4 million members with commercial, government, and workers compensation products. Partnership provides PACN practices access to UPMC's value-based care quality programs.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Privia Health Group: Privia operates a national physician-enablement platform providing MSO services, value-based contracts, and population health technology to independent practices. PACN's MSO/CIN function with multi-payer contracts directly parallels Privia's model at a regional scale.
• Aledade: Aledade partners with independent primary care physicians to form ACOs and participate in MSSP and other value-based contracts, mirroring PACN's core physician-led CIN/ACO model. Both organizations pool independent practices to achieve payer leverage and quality benchmarks.
• Agilon Health: Agilon Health partners with primary care physicians to enter value-based care arrangements with Medicare Advantage payers, providing analytics, practice transformation, and risk-bearing infrastructure comparable to PACN's population health platform and shared-savings model.

Broad incumbents

• ChenMed: ChenMed operates full-risk value-based primary care clinics serving Medicare-eligible seniors. While it employs physicians directly rather than aggregating independents, it competes for the same value-based care contracts and covered lives that PACN targets.
• VillageMD: VillageMD is a national value-based primary care platform (majority-owned by Walgreens Boots Alliance) operating primary care clinics and risk-bearing physician networks. It competes with PACN for the same independent-physician value-based care opportunity at a much larger scale.
• One Medical (Amazon): One Medical is a national membership-based primary care platform with technology-enabled practices and at-risk payer contracts. It competes for value-based primary care lives that PACN's member practices serve, though with employed rather than independent physicians.
• Caravan Health (Signify Health): Caravan Health (acquired by Signify Health, now part of CVS Health) builds ACOs for community health systems and independent providers, offering population health services comparable to PACN ACO at national scale.

Emerging players

• Wellvana Health: Wellvana enables independent physicians to succeed in ACO arrangements through technology, analytics, and operational support. It operates a similar enablement model to PACN ACO but at multi-state scale rather than single-state.
• Guidehealth: Guidehealth is a PACN strategic partner providing AI-powered healthcare data and analytics to help independent physicians succeed in value-based care. Its broader ACO enablement offering overlaps with PACN's core population health platform capabilities.

Others

• Curi Advisory: Curi is a PACN partner providing malpractice insurance, advisory services, and capital solutions for healthcare organizations. It functions as an ecosystem enabler for independent physicians alongside PACN rather than a direct competitor.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/PAClinical
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCSusUOxz0KN9tQWKP29q0eg/videos
• Facebookfacebook.com/PAClinical
• Instagraminstagram.com/pennsylvaniacin
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/pa-clinical-network

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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