Chinese American IPA, Inc.
Hospitals and Health CareNew York, United States11-50 Employees
Chinese American IPA, Inc. operates as an independent practice association in the hospitals and health care sector, based in New York City. It positions itself as the largest IPA serving Asian American communities in the city and one of the region's most successful IPAs, with more than 700 physician members and affiliates and access to over 300,000 insured lives in the greater New York area. The organization is governed by a 15-member physician board. The CAIPA board and affiliated physicians contribute to managed care decision-making to support high-quality patient care delivered in a cost-effective manner. It develops and implements pay-for-performance programs, and provides educational and advocacy opportunities for IPA practices, supported by a network management group that engages daily with health plan staff to address issues and explain policies. The organization has outlined a strategic direction to assemble a set of Value Added Service partners to supply products and services that help IPA physician practices meet the evolving demands of modern medical practice.