Of all the new entrants described as "disrupting" primary care, one that has made some significant inroads is Miami-based ChenMed, which has grown to more than 100 clinics in 15 states. The privately owned company's centers are located in underserved neighborhoods, where lack of access to high-quality primary care and other social determinants have negatively impacted longevity. In a recent interview with Healthcare Innovation, Gordon Chen, M.D., the company's chief medical officer, spoke about how the company is trying to "flip healthcare on its head." ChenMed was founded after a serious medical issue in the family. In 2003, Jen-Ling James Chen, M.D., Chen Medical founder, was diagnosed with cancer and given two months to live. As the company's website states, he and his family experienced firsthand the frustrations of navigating the healthcare system where profits, not patients, are the focus. After his recovery, Dr. Chen was determined to revolutionize the healthcare delivery system. He created ChenMed to provide accountable, compassionate, and coordinated physician-led, family-oriented primary care. Gordon Chen is the company's chief medical officer and his brother, Christopher Chen, M.D., is the CEO.
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