Collaborative Health Systems and WellCare Health Plans, Inc. announced it has invested in a new population health management software platform through a partnership with The Garage to help its physician partners simplify practice management; improve patient care and quality outcomes; and enhance performance in value-based contract arrangements. To achieve better health outcomes, lower costs and healthier populations, today's physicians are increasingly adopting value-based models, which reward physicians based on the quality and efficiency of care delivered. The new CHS platform, which providers will view as HealthyImpact 360 Powered by The Bridge, offers multiple applications to support physicians, administrators, care teams and patients via a secure, convenient, easy-to-use dashboard. CHS partnered with The Bridge's developer The Garage, a healthcare technology company that specializes in population health management solutions. The platform is customized to fit the needs and populations of CHS provider partners who participate in value-based care models, including those who participate in Accountable Care Organizations (ACOs), Independent Practice Associations (IPAs) and the Maryland Primary Care Program. Through the platform, providers will have access to the following tools: Care Coordination and Connectivity including electronic medical record (EMR) integration and secure patient information exchange. Population Health Management including advanced patient analytics; real-time monitoring and reporting on quality and performance benchmarks; operational metrics; clinical patterns; provider education; and preventive health screening, monitoring and wellness management. Care Management including health risk assessments; transitions of care and follow up; and care plan management and tracking. Member and Patient Engagementthrough secure patient engagement, messaging, and care tools with 24/7 patient access to online and mobile health and educational materials.