Becker's Healthcare December 12, 2024
Andrew Cass

Longitude Health, a new innovation consortium featuring four major health systems, is launching a population health company.

Craig Samitt, MD, has been named CEO of Longitude PHM, according to a Dec. 10 Longitude Health news release. Dr. Samitt will develop, lead and accelerate the effort to improve the performance of health systems engaging in population health, while bringing solutions to market that make care delivery more accessible and approachable.

Longitude PHM will focus on optimizing care delivery for Medicare Advantage, Medicare Shared Savings Program and other ACO beneficiaries, according to the release.

Dr. Samitt is the former president and CEO of Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota and also previously served as executive vice president, chief...

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Topics: Health IT, Health System / Hospital, Healthcare System, Population Health Mgmt, Provider, Technology
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