- Panoramic Health’s Value-Based Kidney Care Platform to Deliver Superior Outcomes for Chronic Kidney Disease and End Stage Kidney Disease Patients in Rhode Island and Massachusetts
TEMPE, Ariz., PROVIDENCE, R.I., and FALL RIVER, Mass. – October 4, 2022 – Today, Panoramic Health℠, the leading integrated value-based kidney care platform, announced its partnership with two leading nephrology practices from New England – Hypertension and Nephrology Inc. (HNI) of Providence, Rhode Island, and Fall River Nephrology, P.C. (FRN) of Fall River, Massachusetts.
The partnerships further expand Panoramic Health’s presence in the New England region, delivering superior outcomes for patients living with chronic kidney disease (CKD) and End Stage Kidney Disease (ESKD).
Along with HNI and FRN, Panoramic Health previously partnered with Nephrology Associates, Inc. in January 2022, another leading practice in the region.
“We are excited to launch these partnerships with HNI and FRN, building momentum and Panoramic Health’s impact in the New England region,” said Rajiv Poduval, M.D., FASN, CEO and co-founder of Panoramic Health. “Our leading value-based kidney care platform, paired with HNI and FRN’s expertise, will slow disease progression and improve patient outcomes for New England patients along the CKD-ESKD spectrum.”
HNI and FRN are both leading independent nephrology practices providing services chronic kidney disease management, dialysis, and related services across Southern New England.
“Partnering with Panoramic Health gives us valuable value-based kidney care tools while allowing us to remain independent and at the center of care delivery,” said Keith Bartolomei, M.D., the leading Nephrology Specialist at HNI. “We look forward to strengthening our CKD and ESKD tools for patients in New England.”
Dr. Bartolomei has more than 15 years of experience in the medical field. Along with practicing nephrology, he is a Clinical Assistant Professor of Medicine at Brown University.
“As the field of nephrology continues to evolve, working with Panoramic Health is a natural fit,” said Swetha Nataraj, M.D., managing partner at FRN.
“Panoramic Health’s superior patient engagement and predictive analytic tools will help us keep our patients healthier, longer,” added X. Patricia Zuniga, M.D., managing partner at FRN.
Dr. Nataraj has more than 17 years of medical experience. She completed her internal medicine residency at the University of Connecticut and her renal fellowship at Brown University.
Dr. Zuniga has been practicing nephrology for 18 years. She completed her internal medicine residency at Pinnacle Health and her renal fellowship at Brown University.
“We are thrilled to see our continued growth across New England. Both HNI and FRN share in the Panoramic vision to provide the highest level of patient care through the support of data, analytics, and care coordination. Panoramic Health’s unique partnership model allows physicians to retain ownership in their practice while aligning interests through ownership in Panoramic Health at the national level. This structure, we believe, is attractive to high-quality nephrology groups like HNI and FRN throughout the U.S.” said Nick Carlucci, SVP of Growth for Panoramic Health
About Panoramic Health
Panoramic Health is the nation’s leading integrated physician-led value-based kidney care organization, with more than 800 providers, supporting nephrologists who provide care across 19 states. The company remains committed to keeping nephrologists independent, relevant, and at the center of patient-care delivery. Panoramic Health’s value-based care delivery platform is driven by proprietary, predictive data analytics and clinical workflows underpinned by one of the world’s largest clinical chronic kidney disease (“CKD”) data warehouses that enable nephrologists to deliver better patient outcomes and value-based care. For more information, visit the Panoramic Health website at panoramichealth.com.
About Hypertension and Nephrology, Inc.
Hypertension and Nephrology, Inc. (HNI) provides nephrology services such as inpatient and outpatient services, chronic kidney disease management, and dialysis at CharterCARE Health Partners, Rhode Island Hospital, The Miriam Hospital, and multiple office locations in Providence, Rhode Island.
About Fall River Nephrology, P.C.
Fall River Nephrology, P.C. (FRN) serves CKD and ESRD patients at Southcoast Health. The practice specializes in nephrology services including inpatient and outpatient services, chronic kidney disease management, dialysis, hypertension issues, and electrolyte imbalances at multiple locations in Fall River, Massachusetts.
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