In this episode, Jack is joined by Jessica Somers, CFO of Aledade. They discuss how the company uses technology, data, and insights to help primary care practices succeed in value-based care, where improved patient outcomes can generate healthcare savings. Somers explains why Aledade takes a long-term approach to investment and how its proprietary technology platform supports that strategy.
The conversation also explores Aledade’s Medicare Shared Savings Program economics, the metrics connecting provider actions to financial outcomes, and the company’s expanding use of AI. Somers describes why interconnected investments can require finance leaders to move beyond standalone ROI rankings and examine how strategic bets compound. She also reflects on moving from dealmaking into operating finance, where she learned to connect financial analysis more deeply to the decisions occurring throughout a business.