Physician Association of California and Astrana Health Launch Collaboration to Strengthen Independent Primary Care

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Expands access to Astrana's Medicare ACO platform, powered by a unified AI-powered platform designed for independent physicians ALHAMBRA, Calif., May 11, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The Physician Association of California ("PAC") and Astrana Health, Inc. ("Astrana") (NASDAQ: ASTH), a physician-centric, technology-enabled healthcare company empowering providers to deliver accessible, high-quality, and high-value care to all, today announced a collaboration to help independent primary care physicians remain independent – and succeed – in an increasingly complex healthcare system while improving patient care. Independent primary care providers today face mounting pressures from fragmented technology, disconnected vendors, and rising reporting and administrative demands. Astrana is replacing that fragmentation with a simplified, AI-powered operating platform built in-house that empowers physicians to succeed in accountable care relationships. By integrating care delivery, data, and financial infrastructure into a single system, Astrana enables physicians to focus on patients – not portals. Through this collaboration, Astrana's Medicare Accountable Care Organizations (ACOs) will provide PAC physicians with care coordination, population health infrastructure, and value-based care capabilities designed to improve outcomes while reducing administrative burden. "This collaboration with Astrana Health will help give physicians in private practice the tools they need to serve their Medicare beneficiaries more effectively and affordably," said Matthew Robinson, CEO of the Physician Association of California. "Astrana's ACO platform brings together the tools, support, and financial alignment needed to help private practices compete and thrive." PAC physicians participating in Astrana's ACO programs will gain access to: "Astrana's ACO program stands out because it works in the real world of clinical practice," said Dr. Gustin Ho, an internist. "Their team reduces administrative burden, provides actionable data, and helps physicians succeed in value‑based care without disrupting how we care for patients." "We are excited to partner with the Physician Association of California to support the independent primary care physicians who are the backbone of our healthcare system," said ...

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