Castell

Castell is a comprehensive health platform company and subsidiary of Intermountain Health that specializes in facilitating the transition from fee-for-service to value-based care models. The company manages Accountable Care Organizations (ACOs) and Direct Contracting Entities (DCEs) for healthcare providers and payers, focusing on Medicare programs and population health management.

The platform delivers analytics, case management services, and operational support designed to help healthcare organizations improve patient outcomes while reducing costs. Castell has demonstrated consistent results in the Medicare Shared Savings Program, achieving five consecutive years of savings with cumulative Medicare cost savings exceeding $46.8 million through 2022. The company earned the highest level of NCQA Case Management Accreditation with a score above 99 in 2022.

Castell's approach emphasizes proactive patient engagement, care coordination, and the use of telehealth and digital technologies to support value-based care delivery. The company works primarily with physician practices, health systems, and payers participating in Medicare value-based programs.

Choose Castell when your organization needs proven expertise in Medicare value-based care programs with comprehensive operational support. The platform is particularly strong for providers who want to participate in ACO or Direct Contracting programs but lack the internal infrastructure or expertise to manage the complex requirements independently.

Expect a hands-on partnership that includes analytics, case management services, patient engagement capabilities, and ongoing support to optimize performance in risk-based contracts. Castell's consistent track record of achieving both quality scores and cost savings demonstrates their ability to deliver results in Medicare value-based programs.

Castell operates exclusively in healthcare with specific expertise in Medicare value-based care programs including ACOs, MSSP, and Direct Contracting Entities. The company provides specialized services for population health management, case management, and care coordination that comply with CMS requirements and NCQA standards.

Their healthcare focus extends to addressing social determinants of health, telehealth integration, and proactive patient engagement strategies designed specifically for value-based care models. The platform is built to support providers in managing risk-based Medicare contracts while maintaining high quality scores.

The ideal client is a physician group, health system, or provider organization participating in or planning to enter Medicare value-based care programs such as ACO REACH or MSSP. Organizations that lack internal infrastructure for managing risk-based contracts, need case management support, or want to leverage proven value-based care methodologies will find Castell's comprehensive platform particularly valuable.