Honest Health and Albany Med Health System Partner to Advance Value-Based Care in Northeastern New York

Collaboration will enhance physician support, drive innovation, and improve patient outcomes

NASHVILLE, Tenn. and ALBANY, N.Y. , April 30, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Albany Med Health System, the largest and only regionally governed not-for-profit health system in northeastern New York and western New England, has announced a new partnership with Honest Health, a physician-led, value-based care enablement organization. This collaboration, which further extends Honest Health’s already established partnerships from Western New York to the Capital Region, will equip providers with the necessary tools, data, and support to enhance the patient experience, improve outcomes, and drive efficiencies resulting in lower costs.

Through its proven expertise in value-based care, Honest Health will empower the Albany Med Health System’s physicians, advanced practice providers, and nurses with real-time insights, predictive analytics, and population health management strategies. This approach enables clinicians to focus their time and energy where it matters most – delivering proactive, high-quality care, rather than navigating outdated, volume-driven payment models.

“The Albany Med Health System is committed to delivering the highest quality of care to the communities we serve,” said Dennis P. McKenna, MD, president and CEO of the Albany Med Health System. “Through our partnership with Honest Health, we are ensuring our providers have access to innovative solutions that enhance patient outcomes, improve operational efficiency, and create a more sustainable future for health care in our region.”

With initial focus on traditional Medicare, a key aspect of this partnership includes a shared commitment to clinical and financial accountability, ensuring that both organizations are aligned in delivering measurable improvements in care. By leveraging advanced technology, streamlined processes, and a collaborative approach, Honest and Albany Med Health System will build a comprehensive partnership that prioritizes value-based care.

“At Honest Health, we believe that true transformation in healthcare happens when physicians have the right tools and resources to focus on value over volume,” said Robert Bessler, MD, chief executive officer of Honest. “Partnering with Albany Med Health System represents a shared commitment to building a sustainable, patient-first model of care that improves quality, enhances efficiency, and supports providers every step of the way.”

About Albany Med Health System
Comprised of Albany Medical Center, Albany Medical College, Columbia Memorial Health, Glens Falls Hospital, Saratoga Hospital, and the Visiting Nurses, the Albany Med Health System is the largest locally governed, not-for-profit health system serving northeastern New York and western New England. The System is the region’s largest private employer, and each member institution carries a century-long tradition caring for our communities. The Albany Med Health System has 1,520 hospital beds, more than 800 physicians, 125 outpatient locations, a children’s hospital, and research enterprise serving the three million people of our region.

About Honest Health
Honest Health is a physician-led, value-based care enablement organization that partners with health systems and providers to drive improved patient outcomes while reducing costs. Honest supports clinicians by offering actionable insights, operational expertise, and shared accountability in care models that prioritize quality and value. For more information, visit honesthealth.com

CONTACT: Debbie McKee, 315-857-4541

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