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Alignment Health Plan Joins Forces with Suvida Healthcare to Expand Bilingual Care, Access for Arizona Seniors
New agreement brings culturally attuned, neighborhood-based care to 1+ million Medicare-eligible adults in Maricopa and Pima counties PHOENIX, Oct. 21, 2025
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[{"type":"text","content":"New agreement brings culturally attuned, neighborhood-based care to 1+ million Medicare-eligible adults in Maricopa and Pima counties\nPHOENIX, Oct. 21, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Alignment Health Plan, an award-winning Medicare Advantage (MA) plan from Alignment Health, today announced it has expanded access to bilingual primary care for its Arizona members in Pima and Maricopa counties through a new agreement with Suvida Healthcare, as of Oct. 1. “Our new partnership with Suvida Healthcare is about creating health equity for our Spanish-speaking members and their families, ensuring they receive the care they deserve,” said Daniel Peterson, Arizona market president at Alignment Health. “This agreement connects seniors with providers who have a deep understanding of their cultural and social realities. This kind of care improves access, medication adherence and provides resources for aging well.” Nearly one-third of Arizona’s population – approximately 2.3 million people – identify as Hispanic, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. Suvida’s model aims to meet the needs of this growing demographic through holistic, bilingual care that addresses the physical, behavioral, social and cultural aspects of health. “Partnering with Alignment Health Plan allows us to bring our mission of culturally connected care to more older adults in Arizona,” said Dr. Ana Fuentevilla, co-founder and chief health officer at Suvida Healthcare. “We are proud to offer primary care that meets our patients where they are – geographically, socially and emotionally. Together, we are removing barriers that have long prevented older adults, especially in Hispanic communities, from accessing the care they need and deserve.” To meet the diverse needs of its members, Alignment has long invested in culturally tailored solutions that go beyond language. Its el ÚNICO (“The ONE”) plan was designed specifically for Hispanic seniors, offering bilingual services and benefits that reflect the community’s values and preferences. The collaboration with Suvida builds on this foundation, expanding access to culturally attuned primary care for members enrolled in select plans. Suvida’s neighborhood-based centers are staffed by bilingual teams fluent in English and Spanish, and includes licensed doctors, nurses, physical and mental health therapists, clinical pharmacists, dietiti...