Through the ACO, Wheaton Franciscan Iowa and Wellmark plan to reduce redundant care and services, provide patients with “seamless customer experience” in appointment scheduling and follow-up care and help patients take a more active role in their care delivery.
Wheaton Franciscan Iowa includes three hospitals and 22 clinic locations.
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