Care coordination
A care-model focus on connecting care teams, services, and follow-up across a patient's journey.
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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.
Transitions of care
A care-model focus on clearer handoffs after a hospital or facility stay.
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An area Karewell may support for people managing complex chronic health needs.
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A potential way for care teams to follow appropriate health information between visits.
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Three clear ways forward.
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.
- Step 1
Health Plan
Defines benefits, coverage, and plan rules.
- Step 2
Karewell Health IPA
Helps connect network relationships and coordinated processes.
- Step 3
Primary Care Physician
Guides routine care and may coordinate referrals.
- Step 4
Specialists & Services
Support care needs based on plan and referral requirements.
A useful checklist
Keep the essentials close.
Plan materials and your physician's office are often the fastest route to plan-specific answers.
- Review your health plan identification card and plan materials.
- Confirm your physician's participation directly with the office and your health plan.
- Ask the ordering physician or health plan which referral or authorization process applies.
- Keep 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.