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Company generated nearly $60 million in net Medicare savings in the most recent yearly data from the high-needs ACO REACH program

Empassion Health helped generate nearly $60 million in net Medicare cost savings in 2024 through its participation in the high-needs track of the Accountable Care Organization Realizing Equity, Access and Community Health (ACO REACH) program.

In the relentless battle against rising healthcare costs, a figure like $60 million in savings for Medicare is more than a rounding error—it’s a signal. Empassion Health, a managed-care provider specializing in serious illness, announced today it had generated nearly that amount in net savings for the federal program in 2024.

The Future Leaders Awards program honors exceptional professionals aged 40 and under who are shaping the future of aging and healthcare. Honorees represent a wide range of sectors, including ambulatory surgery centers, behavioral health, complex rehab technology (CRT), home health & home care, home medical equipment (HME), hospice & palliative care, senior housing & senior living, and skilled nursing.

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Empassion Health and Karoo Health have unveiled a strategic partnership designed to provide a more seamless transition for patients from cardiac management to specialized serious illness care.