Lexology November 24, 2025
In a health care environment increasingly driven by value rather than volume, population health services organizations (“PHSOs”) are emerging as powerful engines for transformation. Rather than relying on individual clinicians or fragmented care teams, PHSOs centralize key population health functions such as outreach, care management, analytics and community engagement. This coordinated approach helps improve outcomes, reduce costs and advance health equity. For both health systems and payers, the value is clear: a single organizational structure that can efficiently manage resources across entire populations.
What is a PHSO?
A PHSO is a centralized operating structure, organized as a standalone entity, a distinct division or a department within a health system, that centralizes the functions required to support risk-based contracts, streamline systemwide...
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