Cigna & Providence-Swedish Health Alliance ACO Launch Partnership

Cigna and Providence-Swedish Health Alliance ACO in Western Washington have launched a collaborative care initiative that aims to improve patient access to health care, enhance care coordination, and achieve the goal of improved health, affordability, and patient experience. Cigna Collaborative Care is the company’s approach to accomplishing the same population health goals as accountable care organizations (ACOs). The program with Providence Swedish Health Alliance aims to benefit more than 7,100 individuals covered by a Cigna health plan who receive care from more than 1,500 ACO providers.

Under the program, Providence-Swedish Health Alliance will monitor and . . .