Centrus Health Inc.

What Centrus Health Inc. does

Centrus Health Inc. (legal entity: Centrus Health, LLC) is a physician-led clinically integrated network (CIN) and Accountable Care Organization (ACO) headquartered in Westwood, Kansas, operating across the Kansas City metropolitan area since 2017. The company aggregates more than 2,000 providers from five major regional health systems — The University of Kansas Health System, AdventHealth Shawnee Mission, North Kansas City Hospital, Children's Mercy Health Network, and Encompass Medical Group — alongside 500+ independent physician practices and 35+ independent clinics, covering 175,000+ lives in value-based arrangements.

The company's core offering is a shared provider network and ACO infrastructure that enables value-based contracts with three distinct counterparty types: (1) the federal government via the Medicare Shared Savings Program across three ACO entities (A5304, A5305, A5857); (2) commercial payers including Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City, Aetna, and Oscar Health, covering 165,000+ patients; and (3) employers via direct contracts (Nebraska Furniture Mart, brokered by Arthur J. Gallagher) and broker-distributed narrow-network plans. Revenue mechanics are managed-services based — shared savings distributions, PMPM management economics under commercial ACO contracts, and contracted employer rates — rather than fee-for-service. The Provider Finder tool is delivered through a partnership with Healthcare Highways rather than as proprietary technology.

Centrus Health is organized as a physician-led governance entity with no disclosed private equity, venture capital, or parent company ownership; control is distributed among participating provider organizations. The leadership team includes CEO Shelly Kortkamp, CFO Robert Chestnut, CMO Kirk Sloan, ACO Executive Director Jamie Stevens, and ACO Chair Kenna Belshe. Multiple legal entities (Centrus Health LLC, Centrus Health of Kansas LLC, Centrus Health of Northeast Kansas LLC) suggest ongoing geographic expansion into Northeast Kansas, supported by the 2024-2025 additions of LMH Health and Amberwell to the partner network.

Name

Centrus Health Inc.

Legal name

Centrus Health, LLC

Website

https://centrushealth.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2017

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Centrus Health is a physician-led clinically integrated network and ACO in Kansas City aggregating 2,000+ providers across major regional health systems to deliver value-based care contracts to commercial payers, Medicare, and employers covering 175,000+ lives.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Healthcare Value-Based Care Network

NAICS

Social Assistance (624)

SIC

Services-Health Services (8000)

akta.pro primary industry

Primary Care Networks, Groups & MSOs (HLAFAGAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Managed Care / Network-Based Group Health Plans (Carrier Network Products) (FSAIAFAO), Medicare Provider Networks & Delegated Medical Groups (MA-focused) (FSAIAGAK)

Keywords

• Value-based care
• Clinically integrated network
• Accountable care organization
• Healthcare provider network
• Medicare shared savings

Headquarters

HQ city

Westwood

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Medicare Shared Savings Program: Centrus Health participates as an ACO in the Medicare Shared Savings Program, receiving shared savings based on quality performance and cost savings achieved for Medicare beneficiaries. The 2024 shared savings for A5304 entity were $5,312,850.23.
2. Commercial ACO Contracts: Value-based contracts with commercial insurers including Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City (Blue KC), Aetna, and Oscar Health. The network earns incentives for quality outcomes and cost reductions.
3. Direct-to-Employer Contracts: Direct contracts with employers to provide healthcare services to their employees, such as the Nebraska Furniture Mart contract. Revenue generated through negotiated rates for providing comprehensive provider network access.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Centrus Health operates a physician-led clinically integrated network (CIN) and Accountable Care Organization (ACO) that aggregates 2,000+ providers across the Kansas City metro to deliver value-based care. It contracts with commercial insurers (Blue KC, Aetna, Oscar Health), employers, and CMS to provide narrow network plans that lower healthcare costs by 5-15% through care coordination, shared data, and quality-based incentives. The network is accessible to patients through its Find A Provider directory and serves more than 175,000 lives in value-based agreements.

Product overview

Centrus Health is a physician-led, clinically integrated network (CIN) operating in the Kansas City metro area. The company functions as an accountable care organization (ACO) that brings together over 2,000 providers from major health systems (University of Kansas Health System, AdventHealth, North Kansas City Hospital, Children's Mercy) and independent practices. The core offering consists of a provider network for value-based care, narrow network insurance plans for employers, Medicare Shared Savings Program participation, and direct-to-employer contracting. The company focuses on improving patient outcomes while lowering healthcare costs through care coordination, data sharing, and quality accountability.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Centrus Health Clinically Integrated Network
• Employer Health Insurance Network
• Direct-to-Employer Contracts
• Medicare Shared Savings Program (ACO)
• Commercial ACO Contracts

Quantifiable outcome

• 5-15% average member savings on healthcare costs
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and major.

• Nebraska Furniture Mart (NFM)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 February 2022First direct-to-employer contract for Centrus Health, providing exclusive provider network access for NFM employees. Contract aims to deliver improved outcomes, healthy living skills, and high patient satisfaction while lowering costs. NFM is part of Berkshire Hathaway family of companies.
• Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City (Blue KC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommercial ACO contract for value-based care delivery covering over 165,000 patients. Blue KC has expressed commitment to the partnership since the beginning, helping architect the concept and finding wins for consumers.
• AetnacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommercial ACO contract for value-based care delivery as part of Centrus Health's network of commercial payer partnerships.
• Oscar HealthcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommercial ACO contract for value-based care delivery as part of Centrus Health's network of commercial payer partnerships.
• The University of Kansas Health SystemcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMajor health system partner in the integrated clinical network. Kansas University Physicians Inc operates as part of the network with representation on the ACO governing body.
• AdventHealth Shawnee MissioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMajor health system partner with Shawnee Mission Medical Center Inc as an ACO participant. Multiple representatives serve on the ACO governing body.
• North Kansas City HospitalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMajor health system partner in the integrated clinical network. Meritas Health Corporation represents the hospital's physician practices in the network.
• Children's Mercy Health NetworkcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPediatric health system partnership extending network coverage to include children's healthcare services.
• Kansas City Metropolitan Physician AssociationmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndependent physician association whose members participate in the Centrus Health network, providing additional primary care and specialist access.
• Arthur J. GallaghermajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOne of the world's largest insurance brokerage firms served as the broker for the Nebraska Furniture Mart direct-to-employer contract.

Scale indicators14 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Agilon Health: Agilon Health partners with primary care physicians to manage Medicare patients under full-risk value-based contracts, operating as a payer-enabler and ACO across multiple geographies. Highly comparable business model to Centrus Health's value-based ACO structure, though Agilon is publicly traded and operates at national scale.
• Aledade: Aledade is the largest independent network of primary care ACOs in the U.S., partnering with physician practices to operate value-based care arrangements across multiple states and payer types. Directly comparable to Centrus Health in its physician-led, ACO-focused, value-based contracting model, though Aledade operates nationally.
• Privia Health Group: Privia Health operates a national physician enablement platform with clinically integrated networks and ACOs serving multiple geographies. Comparable to Centrus Health in its multi-payer value-based care model, ACO structure, and employer contracting, though Privia operates at significantly greater scale across multiple states.
• P3 Health Partners: P3 Health Partners is a value-based care management company focused on Medicare Advantage populations, operating provider networks and ACOs. Comparable to Centrus Health in its focus on Medicare value-based arrangements and provider network model, though P3 operates in western U.S. geographies.

Emerging players

• Landmark Health: Landmark Health provides in-home value-based care services for complex Medicare patients through provider partnerships. Partially comparable to Centrus Health in its value-based Medicare focus and physician partnership model, though Landmark focuses specifically on home-based care delivery.

Broad incumbents

• Evolent Health: Evolent Health provides value-based care specialty services and operates as a payer-provider enablement company, including ACO infrastructure. Comparable to Centrus Health in value-based care focus, but operates as a public, scaled incumbent with broader service offerings including specialty care management.
• Astrana Health: Astrana Health (formerly Apollo Medical Holdings) is a value-based, physician-centric care management company operating ACOs and IPAs across multiple states. Comparable to Centrus Health in its physician-led, IPA/ACO model with risk-bearing arrangements, though Astrana is publicly traded and operates at national scale.
• VillageMD: VillageMD operates value-based primary care clinics and provider networks, including ACOs, often through partnerships with Walgreens. Comparable to Centrus Health in its provider-network-led value-based care approach, though VillageMD operates nationally and is owned by Walgreens Boots Alliance.

Regional players

• Castell Health (Castlight Health): Castell is a value-based care enablement company providing ACO infrastructure and analytics to providers. Comparable to Centrus Health in supporting value-based care arrangements, though Castell focuses on technology enablement rather than direct network operation.

Others

• HealthCare Highways: Healthcare Highways operates provider networks and value-based care solutions in multiple states. Functionally comparable as a peer network operator, and notably serves as Centrus Health's infrastructure partner for provider search functionality, indicating a technology/partnership relationship.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles19 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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