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Stay informed about Catalyst’s efforts to enable primary care for all. News, insights and blog posts from Catalyst and other industry thought leaders offer perspectives on the transformation of primary care and what we can all do to accelerate it.

Expanding Physician Capacity through Connected Teams and Technologies
Hundreds of primary care physicians (PCPs) comprise our network of independent providers—the largest of its kind in the Southwest. And I bet 100% of them believe that, as a profession, PCPs lack access to the data, technologies and teams needed to maximize their impact on patient health. As a result,…

Key Leadership Appointments at Catalyst Health Network Reflect the Organization’s Continued Growth, Advancement and Innovation
Key Leadership Appointments at Catalyst Health Network Reflect the Organization’s Continued Growth, Advancement and Innovation Plano, Texas, Jan. 24, 2022 – Catalyst Health Group—a champion for primary care access, innovation and investment—announces three new, senior leadership roles within Catalyst Health Network. This leadership expansion spotlights the ongoing growth and…

Episode 14: Crossing the Chasm from Fee-for-Service to Prospective Payment
Years of operating in a fee-for-service environment have made it difficult for many physicians to envision working under a prospective payment model. In this episode of Primary First, we continue our conversation with Dr. Stephen Buksh and discuss some of the things that have allowed him and his practice to…

Contributor: 3 Ways Technology Empowers PCPs and Patients to Transform the Health Care Experience and Improve Outcomes
Tech-driven connectivity and collaboration tools empower primary care providers (PCPs) to shepherd patient care, while simultaneously empowering patients to make more informed and strategic decisions about their own health and care journey.

Launching Catalyst Health Group
Claiming our name, with eyes to the future It’s always been about helping people. Every bit of work, every team, every organization we’ve formed over the past 15 years—from the start of Village Health Partners to StratiFi Health to Catalyst Health Network to Catalyst Health Rx to the Catalyst Community…

Nationally Recognized Leader in Primary Care Innovation Rebrands as Catalyst Health Group
StratiFi Health unveils new, consolidated brand identity centered on clarity of purpose and commitment to helping communities thrive. PLANO, Texas, Dec. 15, 2021 – Catalyst Health Group, a champion for primary care access, innovation and investment, is proud to announce its new name and brand identity. Moving forward, Catalyst…

Episode 13: Real-world Perspectives on the Practicality of Prospective Payment Models
As we continue to move away from fee-for-service and toward prospective payment, it’s helpful to talk with doctors who have dealt with both payment models. Dr. Stephen Buksh sits on our board of directors here at Catalyst Health Network, but is also a practicing physician who deals with…

Episode 12: The Impact of Technology on Expanding Physician Capacity
The move to prospective payment undoubtedly requires some changes to practice operations and workflow…but that doesn’t have to be alarming. Catalyst Health Network Medical Director Dr. Michelle Forbes joins us to discuss some of the ways that the right technologies can ease the transition and improve care quality…

Episode 11: Misconceptions About Patient Care in a Prospective Payment Environment
Physicians have expressed apprehension at the idea of moving to prospective payment and a fair amount ties to concerns over the resources and bandwidth required for patient care. In this episode, we talk about some of the worries that network physicians have expressed, and how they can be…

Episode 10: What Physicians Want Out of Advanced Primary Care
As one of our medical directors here at Catalyst Health Network, Dr. Michelle Forbes has had dozens of conversations with her network colleagues about advanced primary care. In this episode of Primary First, we learn about some of the feedback that she’s received in these conversations, and what…