Paragon Health

Paragon Health, P.C. is a multi-specialty Group Practice Without Walls (GPWW). It is a group practice of primary and specialty care physicians from throughout southwest Michigan. The practice is an independent organization, owned and led by its physicians. The mission of Paragon Health, P.C. is to provide leadership in the delivery of accessible, high quality, cost-effective health care in southwest Michigan. Composed of physicians practicing in communities throughout southwest Michigan, Paragon Health replaces outdated competitive models with a strategy that accommodates the desire of physician practices to remain independently owned while recognizing interdependence and cooperation. The physicians maintain independence while enjoying the benefits of being part of the larger group for group purchasing, third-party contracting, and administrative services. Divisions maintain autonomy in day-to-day operations. Each practice is its own cost revenue center, and independently provides patient care and runs its business with respect to staffing, organization, billing, collections and day-to-day decision-making. The Central office manages Quality Assurance and Utilization Review (QA/UR) program planning, monitoring and enforcing; management support for practices; business activities, including new projects and group contracting; benefits administration; group purchasing; including health and professional liability insurance; and tax compliance and accounting support. Paragon Health seeks community partnerships with the business community and hospitals, and will work with the health care delivery system to ensure accessible, high quality, cost-effective medicine. Paragon Health does not seek exclusive affiliation with one hospital or payer. The practice has a regional focus. To achieve its mission, Paragon Health, P.C. is providing quality care, accessible to all patients, and cooperating with employers, payers and other providers.