CareSource partners with The Children’s Care Network in Metro Atlanta to improve pediatric clinical outcomes

ATLANTA (May 11, 2023) – CareSource, a mission driven Medicaid plan serving more than 500,000 Georgians, today announced a new agreement with The Children’s Care Network. The value-based agreement between CareSource and TCCN will provide physicians with data and analytics to better manage and coordinate patient care, while promoting healthy behaviors, such as preventative well-checks, to improve outcomes for children.

TCCN is a physician-led, clinically integrated network with over 1,400 physicians, including more than 175 community practices and physicians from the Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta network. TCCN’s vision is to improve quality by strengthening the pediatric system of care for the benefit of the patients and communities we serve.

“We are excited to about this agreement with TCCN to improve outcomes for Georgia’s infants, children and adolescents,” said Jason Bearden, CareSource Georgia market president. “Many of our young members are assigned to health care practices within TCCN, and we believe this will help them lead healthier lives.”

This value-based care agreement emphasizes a proactive approach based on prevention and will benefit individuals who are served and seen by the organizations.

“This agreement between TCCN and CareSource is an important step in facilitating high quality care for our patients, providing value for our members, and promoting a sustainable clinical integration model” said Brad Weselman, MD, Executive Director of TCCN. “Our mission is to preserve and support the highest quality of pediatric care for all Georgians.”

The agreement will address physical, social/emotional, developmental, and behavioral health conditions through promoting preventative services including screenings aimed at identifying at-risk children. Early detection leads to early intervention and treatment thereby providing Georgia’s children with the greatest chance for positive health outcomes.

About The Children’s Care Network

The Children’s Care Network is a URAC accredited clinically integrated network and is a subsidiary corporation of Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta. It is governed by a physician-led board of directors, composed of independent community physicians and System-employed physicians dedicated to advancing pediatrics in our state. The Children’s Care Network (TCCN) was created through a partnership of community physicians—both primary care and specialists—and Children’s to strengthen pediatrics in Georgia and ensure better health outcomes for patients. At the core of TCCN is a commitment to the belief that children should receive the highest level of care from pediatricians and pediatric hospitals. Preserving the quality of care provided to our patients and families is the driving force behind the creation of this network. For more information, visit tccn-choa.org