Partnering with communities to deliver better care

Curana Health® collaborates with senior living and skilled nursing communities across the country to strengthen care, improve outcomes, and support your team. With Curana Health providers embedded in your community, residents gain access to consistent, coordinated healthcare—while operators benefit from better clinical and operational performance.
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Stronger care, stronger communities

We know every community has unique needs, and we tailor our support to match.

  • Support for your team: Our providers collaborate closely with staff, easing the burden on your team and enhancing resident satisfaction.
  • Clinical expertise: By combining primary care, behavioral health, palliative care, integrated care management, and chronic condition management, we deliver comprehensive services that help residents stay healthier and age in place.
  • Operational impact: Our value-based care solutions reduce unnecessary hospitalizations, increase length of stay, and support positive quality outcomes for communities.
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A proven approach to value-based care

Our solutions are designed to meet both resident and community goals.

Medical Group

Curana Health providers offer on-site primary care, palliative services, and behavioral health support to meet day-to-day needs. For skilled nursing facilities, we can provide medical directorship and attending provider services.

Accountable Care Organizations (ACOs)

Participation in national ACO programs helps us improve care quality while sharing savings with our partners.

Health Plans

Our Medicare Advantage Special Needs Plans are built for senior housing residents and support improved outcomes.

Technology

Through remote patient monitoring, AI-driven risk stratification, generative workflow prompting, and a connected patient portal, we help communities anticipate needs and act early.

Measurable results for your community

Our value-based care model consistently demonstrates improvements that benefit both residents and operators.

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Reduction in hospitalizations

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Increase in employee happiness

Net Promoter Score (NPS), indicating reduced burden on staff

Let’s build a healthier community together

Tell us about your community, and we’ll connect you with the right Curana Health team to explore partnership opportunities.
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Derek Chao, MD

President and Chief Medical Officer
Dr. Chao brings more than two decades of experience in managed care, clinical leadership, and healthcare transformation to Curana Health. Starting his medical career as a hospitalist and nephrologist in Southern California, Dr. Chao has held various leadership positions (including medical director and chief medical officer) within numerous healthcare organizations (including HealthCare Partners). Before coming to Curana, he served as chief executive officer of Optum Health’s western region, where he oversaw operations and care delivery across nine states. Dr. Chao’s expertise spans a range of healthcare models, from fee-for-service to value-based care across Medicare, Medicaid, and commercial plans. His broad experience has honed his ability to lead both clinical and operational teams through the complexities of healthcare delivery models, and his professional insights are shaped not only by his clinical expertise, but also by personal experience (having witnessed firsthand the challenges his elderly parents faced in navigating the American healthcare system). At Curana Health, Dr. Chao leads efforts to empower the organization’s healthcare providers, optimize care delivery, and ensure clinicians have the tools and support needed to achieve exceptional outcomes for patients and operator partners alike.