Becker’s Healthcare Podcast Chris Wasel, President, Strategic Partnerships, Vantage Healthcare
Jul 19, 2025
In a lively discussion, Chris Wasel unveils how innovative on-site services in skilled nursing and assisted living transform patient care in New England. He dives into overcoming access challenges and highlights the importance of value-based payment solutions in enhancing care quality. The conversation also covers achieving member satisfaction through effective engagement, while addressing the vital role of family involvement in healthcare decisions.
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Vantage's Mobile Care Model
- Vantage Healthcare operates a mobile physician practice with 110 providers serving 220 locations across six New England states.
- They focus on skilled nursing and assisted living facilities, emphasizing value-based payment programs like ACOs for better care management.
Value-Based Care Enables In-Place Treatment
- Participating in value-based programs enables Vantage to better treat dual eligible patients in place and reduce hospitalizations.
- It empowers skilled nursing facilities to manage care more effectively within the value-based care framework.
Onsite Care Boosts Satisfaction, Challenges
- Vantage launched onsite physician services in assisted living to address dissatisfaction from off-site medical transfers.
- This approach increased satisfaction but led to higher family inquiries and operational challenges from growth.