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Upward Health Ranks No. 6 on the 2024 Inc. 5000
Upward Health, a risk-bearing, in-home medical group, announced today that it ranks No. 6 on the 2024 Inc. 5000 list of the fastest-growing private companies in the United States. As a two-time, top 10 honoree, it also claims the position of No. 1 for companies headquartered in the State of New York for the second consecutive year.
By Upward Health · Via Business Wire · August 13, 2024
Upward Health Delivering Enhanced Care Management Services to Central California Alliance for Health Members
Upward Health announced today its partnership with Central California Alliance for Health (the Alliance) to deliver Enhanced Care Management (ECM) services to a high-complexity cohort of the Alliance’s membership. The Alliance provides health insurance to over 428,000 members in Merced, Monterey and Santa Cruz counties through California’s Medicaid program, Medi-Cal. Upward Health has been delivering its in-home, whole-person model of care to high-risk and high-need patients in California for several years, and it has served as an ECM provider in multiple counties since 2022.
By Upward Health · Via Business Wire · April 17, 2024
Upward Health Announces Appointment of New Chief Financial Officer
Upward Health, a risk-bearing, in-home medical group, today announced the appointment of Benjamin Hamawy to Chief Financial Officer.  
By Upward Health · Via Business Wire · October 25, 2023
Upward Health Ranks No. 7 on the 2023 Inc. 5000
Upward Health, a risk-bearing, in-home medical group, announced today that it ranks No. 7 on the 2023 Inc. 5000 list of the fastest-growing private companies in the United States. As a first-time honoree, it also claims the position of No. 1 for companies headquartered in the State of New York and No. 3 in the Health Services category.
By Upward Health · Via Business Wire · August 15, 2023
Upward Health Successfully Completes SOC 2 Type II Audit
Upward Health, a risk-bearing, in-home medical group, today announced its successful completion of a System and Organization Controls (SOC) 2 Type II audit.
By Upward Health · Via Business Wire · July 26, 2023
Upward Health Announces Appointment of New Chief Medical Officer
Upward Health, a risk-bearing, in-home medical group, today announced the promotion of Anubhav Kaul, MD to Chief Medical Officer.
By Upward Health · Via Business Wire · March 22, 2023
Upward Health Selected by San Francisco Health Plan for Enhanced Care Management Initiative
Upward Health announced today its selection by San Francisco Health Plan (SFHP) to deliver Enhanced Care Management (ECM) services to a high-complexity cohort of SFHP’s membership. SFHP provides health insurance to over 160,000 residents of San Francisco through California’s Medicaid program, Medi-Cal. ECM is a comprehensive, community-based care management service focused on both clinical and non-clinical needs. The program is part of the CalAIM (California Advancing and Innovating Medi-Cal) multi-year plan to integrate social services and improve outcomes for Medi-Cal beneficiaries.
By Upward Health · Via Business Wire · November 30, 2022
Upward Health Announces Growth Equity Financing Led by Heritage Group
Upward Health, a risk-bearing, in-home medical group, today announced the closing of its Series B capital raise. The round was led by Heritage Group, a healthcare-focused investment firm, and includes participation from existing investors, including Blue Venture Fund, Noro-Moseley Partners, and Windham Venture Partners.
By Upward Health · Via Business Wire · September 13, 2022
Upward Health Awarded ACO REACH Model Contract by CMS
Upward Health announced today it secured a contract for the new Accountable Care Organization (ACO) model through The Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). The model, titled ACO REACH (Realizing Equity, Access, and Community Health), is the most recent innovation announced by CMS. ACO REACH is focused on advancing health equity, promoting provider leadership, and improving Medicare beneficiary protections. Upward Health is one of just 22 accepted applicants in the country for a High Needs Population ACO, designed to serve Medicare beneficiaries with complex healthcare needs.
By Upward Health · Via Business Wire · August 23, 2022
Upward Health Hires Chief Information Officer
Upward Health, an in-home multidisciplinary provider for high-risk patients, announced today that it has hired Scot Ward as its new Chief Information Officer. Ward is the first person to serve in this role and will oversee the company’s Clinical Applications and Product Development, Data Integration and Analytics, and Infrastructure teams.
By Upward Health · Via Business Wire · May 19, 2022
Upward Health and Health Plan of San Mateo Announce Agreement to Provide Home-Based Whole-Person Care to Dual Eligible Patients in California
Upward Health and the Health Plan of San Mateo (HPSM) today announced an agreement for the provision of a wide range of home-based services to HPSM’s CareAdvantage members, which are those eligible for both Medicare and Medi-Cal. HPSM is a local, non-profit County Organized Health System in Northern California, and works to ensure over 140,000 residents of San Mateo County have access to high-quality care, services, and supports. Upward Health will serve HPSM members with complex medical, behavioral and social challenges, improving health by delivering and coordinating care directly in their homes.
By Upward Health · Via Business Wire · February 8, 2022
Upward Health Announces Expanding Partnership with Seven Hills Foundation in Massachusetts
Upward Health announced today they have expanded their partnership with Seven Hills Foundation to provide primary medical care integrated with behavioral health to Seven Hills residents statewide in Massachusetts. Seven Hills Foundation is a comprehensive health and human services network and one of the largest providers in Massachusetts of 24/7 residential supports for adults with I/DD. While Upward Health will continue to provide services to patients in a congregate care setting, this expansion will extend services to individuals throughout the state and in a wider range of community settings, including individuals in their own homes.
By Upward Health · Via Business Wire · December 14, 2021
Upward Health Adds Ed Zecchini, Healthcare Technology Leader, to Board of Advisors
Upward Health, a leading in-home medical and behavioral primary care provider, announced today it has added Edward Zecchini to the Company’s Advisory Board. Ed has over thirty years of experience in the healthcare and information technology industries, and currently serves as Managing Member of IT Analytics LLC. Ed joins the advisory board to assist the organization in all technology related matters, having relevant experience in population health, data analytics, system design and delivery, and application development.
By Upward Health · Via Business Wire · July 6, 2021
Upward Health Announces Contract with Clover Health to Serve Patients In Four States Under New Direct Contracting Initiative
Upward Health, a leading in-home medical and behavioral primary care provider, today announced a new Preferred Provider relationship with Clover Health, an innovative technology company improving health outcomes for America’s seniors, to serve patients with complex medical, behavioral, and social challenges through Clover’s in-home primary care program, Clover Home Care. The effort was launched shortly after Clover was identified as a participant in CMS’ new Direct Contracting initiative, which is designed to improve healthcare quality and contain costs for beneficiaries with Original Medicare.
By Upward Health · Via Business Wire · June 10, 2021
Upward Health Announces New Chief Clinical Operations Officer Joins Executive Team
Upward Health, a leading in-home medical and behavioral primary care provider, announced today it has hired Stacey Jensen, RN, BSN, MBA/HCM as Chief Clinical Operations Officer. Stacey joins Upward Health in this role as a result of rapid organizational growth, and she will have responsibility for operationalizing all clinical solutions across the country.
By Upward Health · Via Business Wire · May 26, 2021
Upward Health Announces Two New Medical Directors Joining National In-Home Primary Care Practice
Upward Health, a leading in-home medical and behavioral primary care provider, announced today it has hired Dr. Mehdi Qalbani as the Company’s Behavioral Health Medical Director, and Dr. Anubhav (Anu) Kaul as Medical Director for Physical Medicine. Dr. Qalbani is a Psychiatrist with a Master of Science in Public Health, and Dr. Kaul is an internal medicine physician who holds a Masters in Public Health from Dartmouth Institute. Together, Dr. Qalbani and Dr. Kaul will provide comprehensive clinical oversight and management to Upward Health’s multidisciplinary clinical teams in each of the Company’s coverage areas.
By Upward Health · Via Business Wire · May 6, 2021