We are honored to be named one of Colorado's Top Workplaces by The Denver Post for the second year in a row. This designation is a reflection of our team's commitment to cultivating a supportive, mission-driven environment and our ongoing dedication to empowering independent primary care clinicians across Colorado and nationwide. Thank you to our incredible team members who make this recognition possible and who continue to drive our mission forward every day.
Reflections from the Road with Co-Founder & President Mat Kendall: Last month I took a trip to Indiana during which I spoke with practices that aren’t just surviving — they are growing, innovating and outperforming big systems on critical quality measures like blood pressure (BP) control. At Muncie Primary Care, I had the chance to catch up with Megan Zelasko, MD. It was incredible to see the clinic her father built in 1980 being transformed into a modern, high-performing hub for the community. With a team of 8 nurses dedicated to care management, they are already leaning into the future by using remote BP cuffs and scales to support patients right in their homes. A few things really stood out to me from these conversations: • The desire for better data: Even in a state with a strong Health Information Exchange (HIE), providers are lacking information that is simple and actionable. They’re looking to Aledade, Inc.'s technology to bridge those gaps. • Patient education as a differentiator: High-performing practices want their patients to know why they focus on their care needs - because it leads to better outcomes and a more personalized experience. • Deep local roots: When Dr. Zelasko renovated her clinic, she hired local employees who were current or former patients, showing real support for her entire community. It’s a privilege to partner with providers who are so "all-in" on their communities.
The Advancing Chronic Care with Effective, Scalable Solutions (ACCESS) model encourages primary care organizations to utilize technology-enabled solutions to deliver personalized, preventive care to patients with chronic conditions. Jacob Shiff, chief AI and technology officer at the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Innovation Center, joins Joshua Israel and Sean Cavanaugh on The ACO Show to discuss how these advancements can improve patient outcomes and provide clinicians with more support.
Our time together in Atlanta reinforced that gathering in person is essential to align with our mission and celebrate the patients and primary care organizations we serve. This year's All Staff Retreat also celebrated our peer-nominated Core Values Awards winners and our various Employee Resource Groups, while also allowing us to give back through a service project for the American Diabetes Association. Aledade remains focused on the essential work of supporting value-based care. We are reenergized in our mission to save more lives and Do More Good for practices, patients and society.
Aledade has been named a 2026 Top Workplaces for Engineering award winner by engineering.com, a national honor based entirely on feedback from our own team members. "Far beyond simply writing code, our world-class engineers are building AI-driven technology that empowers primary care clinicians to keep millions of patients healthy," shares Lalith Vadlamannati, chief technology officer. "This award validates our commitment to a culture of innovation, where technology supports the evolution and implementation of purpose-built tools that drive success in value-based care."
Health Affairs published a new article co-authored by Sean Cavanaugh, chief policy officer, Travis Broome, SVP of policy & economics, and Farzad Mostashari, MD, co-founder and CEO. The piece makes the case for policies that will continue to incentivize and advance value-based care, building on the success of the Medicare Shared Savings Program (MSSP), which has already saved Medicare billions. Through strategic policy adjustments, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) can ensure accountable care organizations (ACOs) remain a viable, long-term framework to improve patient outcomes and lower costs to the health care system.
Aledade has appointed Oraida Roman as Chief Commercial Officer to lead our health plan partnerships strategy. In this role, Roman will oversee more than 200 value-based contracts, focusing on creating strong alignment among health plans and Aledade’s primary care partners to deliver better health care and improve affordability. Mat Kendall, co-founder and president, shared that Roman’s “ability to foster collaborative, sustainable economic frameworks between health plans and clinical teams will be invaluable” to Aledade's mission.
Aledade has been named a 2026 USA TODAY Top Workplaces for People-First Culture, a recognition that aligns with our mission and core values. “This recognition is a reflection of our talented team, who is as passionate about our mission to improve health care as the partners we serve nationwide,” shares Co-Founder and President Mat Kendall.
Aledade was founded to answer one fundamental question: "How can we save the most lives?" This answer requires solving a fragmented system that pays for the volume of services and patient suffering — rather than the health of the patient — and realigning it to prioritize prevention and wellness. Farzad Mostashari, MD, co-founder and CEO, recently joined The Doctor's Art podcast with Henry Bair, MD, MBA, and tyler johnson, MD, to discuss this journey. The conversation dives deep into why the current fee-for-service model optimized electronic medical records for documentation over patient care — and how value-based care is the key to fixing it. Listen to the conversation to hear how we are working to reduce administrative burdens and align the goals of patients and clinicians. Spotify: https://bit.ly/47q8WY2 Apple: https://apple.co/4rWWZAo
Aledade is proud to partner with more than 370 community health centers (CHCs) to champion value-based care across the nation. From earning shared savings for community reinvestment to being recognized nationally for clinical excellence in heart health, our CHC partners are proving that financial sustainability and superior patient outcomes go hand-in-hand.
