The National Association of Community Health Centers (NACHC) partners with ClearPoint Health, a performance-based captive platform, to expand access to employer-sponsored health plan options for community health centres (CHCs) across the US. Under the partnership, ClearPoint Health serves as the benefits solution partner for NACHC Cares, a new programme designed to give CHCs and related entities access to flexible, customisable employer-sponsored health plan solutions tailored to each centre’s workforce. NACHC members comprise a CHC workforce of 330,000 across 1,512 health centres at more than 17,000 sites, providing care to 52 million patients. Through the programme, CHCs gain access to national carrier and network solutions, funding solutions, clinical risk management programmes, employee advocacy resources, dedicated benefits concierge support, and performance reporting tools. ClearPoint Health’s ClearChoice Health Plans connect employer members to captive management, clinical oversight, and plan performance reporting. “Community Health Centers provide high-quality, affordable, patient-governed primary and preventive care embedded in the communities they serve, while also building strong, sustainable benefits programs for their own workforce,” said Kyu Rhee, president and CEO of NACHC. “ClearPoint Health brings the infrastructure and expertise to make that possible across health centers of every size. This partnership will make a meaningful difference for the employees who keep more than 1,500 CHCs nationwide running.” Jeb Dunkelberger, CEO of ClearPoint Health, said: “By bringing together Community Health Centers from across the nation, we have an opportunity to build one of the largest mission-aligned employer health platforms in America — one designed specifically to serve those who dedicate their lives to serving others. Together, NACHC and ClearPoint are meeting each provider organisation where they are, building a customisable benefits package aligned with their workforce, goals, and long-term needs.” Paloma Izquierdo-Hernandez, chair of the NACHC board of directors, said: “As anchors in our communities, Community Health Centers require a strong workforce to meet the needs of the patients we serve. The partnership with ClearPoint Health gives health centers the opportunity to take a more proactive approach to managing their own costs, which will ultimately help the sustainability and longevity of community care.” ClearPoint Health, based in West Palm Beach, Florida, is a performance-based captive platform and alternative funding marketplace for mid-sized employers.
