Physician-led care for California communities

Care centered around you

Your care, easier to navigate.

Karewell's patient-centered approach helps connect physician relationships, care teams, and health plan pathways around your healthcare journey, from everyday visits to transitions between care settings.

Beyond a single visit

Support across different moments of care.

Good care also depends on communication, follow-up, and clear connections. These themes describe Karewell's direction. Availability and eligibility vary by plan and program.

01

Care coordination

A care-model focus on connecting care teams, services, and follow-up across a patient's journey.

02

Transitions of care

A care-model focus on clearer handoffs after a hospital or facility stay.

03

Principal care management

An area Karewell may support for people managing complex chronic health needs.

04

Remote patient monitoring

A potential way for care teams to follow appropriate health information between visits.

Your care network

Who does what?

This is a simple overview. The organization responsible for a specific task can vary by health plan and agreement.

  1. Step 1

    Health Plan

    Defines benefits, coverage, and plan rules.

  2. Step 2

    Karewell Health IPA

    Helps connect network relationships and coordinated processes.

  3. Step 3

    Primary Care Physician

    Guides routine care and may coordinate referrals.

  4. Step 4

    Specialists & Services

    Support care needs based on plan and referral requirements.

This is a simplified overview. Processes, referrals, authorizations, and participating providers vary by health plan and benefit design.

A useful checklist

Keep the essentials close.

Plan materials and your physician's office are often the fastest route to plan-specific answers.

  1. 1Review your health plan identification card and plan materials.
  2. 2Confirm your physician's participation directly with the office and your health plan.
  3. 3Ask the ordering physician or health plan which referral or authorization process applies.
  4. 4Keep the contact information on official plan or physician correspondence nearby.

Where to go for care

Choose a care setting based on urgency.

These are general educational descriptions, not personalized medical advice.

Primary Care

A starting point for routine care, preventive visits, and many non-urgent health questions.

Appointments and plan rules vary.

Urgent Care

A possible option for non-life-threatening needs that should be addressed sooner than a routine appointment.

Confirm in-network locations with your plan.

Emergency

Call 911 or go to the nearest emergency department for a medical emergency.

This website does not provide medical advice.