“We founded Oak Street Health with a mission to rebuild healthcare as it should be and our commitment has only strengthened over time,” said Mike Pykosz, CEO, Oak Street Health. “I am incredibly proud of the work our team of Oakies does every day to improve health outcomes and experiences and lower medical costs for older adults across the country. Together with CVS Health, we have the opportunity to transform primary care in the U.S.” We are excited for our next chapter as we continue to advance our mission and make a meaningful impact on health inequities. Read more about CVS Health’s acquisition of Oak Street Health in today’s announcement: https://lnkd.in/gs978wwC
Oak Street Health
Hospitals and Health Care
Chicago, IL 121,805 followers
Oak Street Health is an innovative value-based network of primary care centers for adults on Medicare.
About us
Founded in 2012, Oak Street Health is a network of value-based primary care centers for adults on Medicare. With a mission of rebuilding healthcare as it should be, the Company operates an innovative healthcare model focused on quality of care over volume of services, and assumes the full financial risk of its patients. Oak Street Health currently operates more than 200 centers across 25 states and is the only primary care provider to carry the AARP name. To learn more about Oak Street Health’s proven approach to care, visit oakstreethealth.com.
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http://www.oakstreethealth.com
External link for Oak Street Health
- Industry
- Hospitals and Health Care
- Company size
- 5,001-10,000 employees
- Headquarters
- Chicago, IL
- Type
- Public Company
- Founded
- 2012
- Specialties
- Primary Care Health Centers, Medicare, Concierge Care, and Older Adults
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Employees at Oak Street Health
Updates
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We're proud to receive another Top Workplace Award for 2024 — this time from The Philadelphia Inquirer! Thank you to every Philadelphia Oaky for your relentless dedication to your patients and serving the community. Learn more about this recognition: https://bit.ly/3UZq8ha
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This week marks National #NursesWeek – a time to recognize and thank our Oaky Nurses for their contributions in creating positive experiences and outcomes for our patients. As we celebrate our strong group of nurses who help to propel our mission of rebuilding healthcare as it should be, we encourage everyone to take time this week to #ThankANurse in your life.
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We're thrilled to announce Oak Street Health has been named a Top Workplace for 2024 by The Indianapolis Star. Thank you to all of our Indianapolis Oakies for your continued dedication to the patients and communities you serve – we appreciate you! Read more about the recognition: https://bit.ly/4dxkE4H
Here are your 2024 Top Workplaces winners in Central Indiana
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Older adults spend an average of 21 days a year on medical appointments, and many experience #ageism in their treatment, Ashley Milne-Tyte reports in NPR. A great #PatientExperience starts with prioritizing empathy and encouraging active participation from patients. https://n.pr/3y4Gmww
Ageism in health care is more common than you might think, and it can harm people
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Representation in healthcare is critical for improving patient care, experiences and outcomes. That’s why we believe our staff should reflect the #diversity of the patients and communities they serve. Learn more about our #DEI efforts: https://bit.ly/3y26WXf
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Oak Street Health employees are driven by a common mission: rebuilding healthcare as it should be. In practice, this looks like all our staff working together to create compassionate, welcoming #PatientExperiences. If those traits apply to you, apply for a #HealthcareCareer with us: https://bit.ly/4bjOmIa
Values
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Developing strong relationships requires empathy, trust and a commitment from physicians to ensure patients feel supported at every step of their #healthcare journey. Our own Dr. Eric B. discusses the benefits of spending more time with patients to build relationships.
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As we reflect on #CelebrateDiversityMonth, our Senior Medical Director Dr. yonette davis recently spoke about how historical inequities and her personal experiences in #healthcare have inspired her approach to patient care. In part, she notes the importance of representation to build trust among patients from underrepresented groups — and how Oak Street Health allows providers to do just that. Learn more: https://bit.ly/4diKMjp
Guyanese-born medical doctor serves as senior medical director at Oak Street Health in the Bronx – Caribbean Life
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Many people need more than a #PrimaryCare visit to stay on top of their health. They also need access to social services, behavioral health, and more. Oak Street Health's Senior Director of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, Charniece D. Tisdale, shares how our #ValueBasedCare model supports patients. Learn more on our website: https://bit.ly/4aQ3X2n