Expanding Value-Based Cardiology in Texas: Welcoming Cardiovascular Value Partners to Cardiac Care Alliance
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Expanding Value-Based Cardiology in Texas: Welcoming Cardiovascular Value Partners to Cardiac Care Alliance

We’re thrilled to announce a significant milestone in the continued growth of Cardiac Care Alliance (CCA): the integration of Cardiovascular Value Partners (CVP), the largest independent cardiology practice value-based network in the Dallas–Fort Worth region. This addition strengthens our national network of forward-thinking cardiovascular providers.

Cardiovascular Value Partners, founded by Dr. Amit Guttigoli , a Dallas-based cardiologist and Prem Kalam , has become a trusted leader in the DFW healthcare community. With a network of outstanding cardiology providers, Cardiovascular Value Partners has redefined what independent, value-driven care looks like in one of the country’s most dynamic healthcare markets.

 

“Joining forces with Cardiac Care Alliance marks a pivotal step in our mission to deliver smarter, more connected cardiovascular care across Texas and nationwide. At CVP, we’ve always believed that independent cardiologists can lead the way in improving cardiovascular outcomes and reducing costs through innovation and collaboration. This partnership allows us to scale that vision, ensuring our patients receive the high-quality, value-based care they deserve—while empowering providers to thrive.” Dr. Amit Guttigoli , Co-Founder, Cardiovascular Value Partners

 

This partnership represents an exciting evolution in our shared mission: to preserve physician independence while enabling a shift toward outcomes-focused, whole-person cardiovascular care. With this addition, CCA is solidly on track to meet our near-term goal of supporting at least 100 value-based cardiology partners in Texas. It marks a major step forward as we work to transform heart care delivery nationwide.

 

“This partnership reflects the very mission of Cardiac Care Alliance: to bring together like-minded, independent cardiovascular leaders who are committed to delivering high-quality, coordinated, and value-based care. By joining forces with Cardiovascular Value Partners, we’re expanding our reach in Texas and reinforcing our shared vision of transforming cardiovascular care through collaboration, innovation, and improved access for patients and providers alike.” Prakash Patel, MD, Co-Founder & CEO, Cardiac Care Alliance

 

This is the first of several strategic partnerships we’ll be announcing in Texas, and a powerful reinforcement of our vision to enable cardiologists and their care teams to thrive in integrated, patient-centered care models that elevate outcomes and collaboration with primary care.

Together, we are building the future of cardiovascular care, one independent practice and one connected network at a time. Learn more at cardiaccarealliance.com.


About Cardiac Care Alliance

Cardiac Care Alliance is revolutionizing cardiovascular care through an innovative, integrated, and partnership-driven model. By empowering providers, payers, health systems, and patients with timely access to high-quality care, patient outcomes are improved while optimizing costs. This value-based approach prioritizes quality and measurable health improvements. Cardiac Care Alliance is committed to proactive, personalized, and patient-centered care models that make cardiovascular healthcare more seamless, accessible, and coordinated. Through strategic partnerships, the alliance enhances care delivery, drives better outcomes, and creates sustainable, cost-effective solutions. To learn more, visit: cardiaccarealliance.com.

Cleerly and Cardiac Care Alliance Join Forces
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AI Meets Value-Based Care: Cleerly and Cardiac Care Alliance Join Forces to Revolutionize Heart Disease Detection

New partnership aims to optimize appropriate procedures and transform cardiac care with AI-powered imaging technology

May 6, 2025 (DENVER) – Cleerly, the leader in cardiovascular imaging, and Cardiac Care Alliance, leader in value-based cardiovascular care solutions, today announced a strategic partnership to enhance cardiovascular care delivery across the healthcare ecosystem. This collaboration will integrate Cleerly’s advanced AI-powered coronary artery assessment technology with Cardiac Care Alliance’s cardiovascular care network.

As part of this partnership, Cardiac Care Alliance’s offering to payers and practices will include Cleerly’s Artificial Intelligence–Quantitative Coronary Tomography (AI-QCT) technology. The goal is to ensure symptomatic patients undergo Cleerly’s noninvasive assessment, when appropriate, prior to cardiac catheterization procedures, helping direct the right patients to the catheterization laboratory while avoiding unnecessary testing and associated costs for others. The initiative will launch initially with cardiology practices in Texas, with plans for broader implementation.

Cardiac Care Alliance improves access to care and reduces overall unnecessary spending through collaboration with cardiologists, primary care providers, patients, health systems, and payers, while Cleerly’s AI-QCT technology provides comprehensive, standardized assessment of coronary artery disease based on noninvasive Cardiac Computed Tomography Angiography (CCTA). Studies comparing Cleerly’s technology with invasive gold standards have demonstrated high accuracy in assessing the presence, extent, and composition of coronary atherosclerotic plaque, superior to consensus readings from Level 3 Expert Physician Readers1.

“We’re always seeking ways to expand access to life-saving heart care, and by combining our networks, both organizations can reach more providers and patients,” said Prakash Patel, MD, CEO and Chairman of Cardiac Care Alliance. “This partnership represents our commitment to providing solutions that are both clinically effective and economically sustainable. Cardiovascular disease currently costs the US healthcare system approximately $233 billion annually, and is the most costly chronic condition in the US, roughly 11% of total healthcare expenditures2. Delivering care that can provide early detection and guide clinical decisions to the right interventions to improve outcomes and reduce unnecessary costs, are critical to addressing this growing healthcare challenge.” Prakash Patel, MD, CEO and Chairman of Cardiac Care Alliance

 

“This collaboration with Cardiac Care Alliance marks Cleerly’s first value-based care partnership, representing an important milestone in our mission to transform cardiovascular care,” said Dr. James Min, founder and CEO of Cleerly. “By detecting coronary artery disease with greater precision and more accurately through noninvasive means, we can help guide personalized care decisions that improve outcomes while reducing healthcare costs. With cardiovascular costs projected to increase to over $1 trillion by 2035 as the population ages3, and hospital readmissions for cardiac conditions among the most common and costly within Medicare4, we’re strongly focused on the fact that many cardiovascular conditions are treatable when caught early, potentially saving countless lives.” Dr. James Min, founder and CEO of Cleerly

 

About Cleerly

Cleerly is the company on a mission to eliminate heart attacks by creating a new standard of care for heart disease. Through its FDA-cleared solutions driven by artificial intelligence, Cleerly supports comprehensive phenotyping of coronary artery disease, as determined from advanced noninvasive CT imaging. Cleerly’s approach is grounded in science, based on millions of images from over 40,000 patients. Led by a world-class clinical and technical team, Cleerly enhances health literacy for each and every stakeholder in the coronary care pathway. For more information, please visit: cleerlyhealth.com.

Cleerly Press Contact:

Christy Sievert
press@cleerlyhealth.com


About Cardiac Care Alliance

Cardiac Care Alliance is revolutionizing cardiovascular care through an innovative, integrated, and partnership-driven model. By empowering providers, payers, health systems, and patients with timely access to high-quality care, patient outcomes are improved while optimizing costs. This value-based approach prioritizes quality and measurable health improvements. Cardiac Care Alliance is committed to proactive, personalized, and patient-centered care models that make cardiovascular healthcare more seamless, accessible, and coordinated. Through strategic partnerships, the alliance enhances care delivery, drives better outcomes, and creates sustainable, cost-effective solutions. To learn more, visit: cardiaccarealliance.com.

References:

¹ Choi, A. D., Marques, H., Kumar, V., Griffin, W. F., Rahban, H., Karlsberg, R. P., Zeman, R. K., Katz, R. J., & Earls, J. P. (2021). CT ​Evaluation ​by ​Artificial ​Intelligence ​for ​Atherosclerosis, Stenosis and Vascular ​Morphology ​(CLARIFY): ​A ​Multi-center, international study. Journal of cardiovascular computed tomography, 15(6), 470–476.

² American Heart Association. Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics—2025 At-a-Glance. 2025. https://www.heart.org/en/-/media/PHD-Files-2/Science-News/2/2025-Heart-and-Stroke-Stat-Update/2025-Statistics-At-A-Glance.pdf

³ American Heart Association. Cardiovascular Disease: A Costly Burden for America—Projections Through 2035. 2017. https://www.heart.org/-/media/Files/About-Us/Policy-Research/Fact-Sheets/Public-Health-Advocacy-and-Research/CVD-A-Costly-Burden-for-America-Projections-Through-2035.pdf

⁴ Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ). Clinical Conditions With Frequent, Costly Hospital Readmissions by Payer, 2020. HCUP Statistical Brief #307. 2022. https://hcup-us.ahrq.gov/reports/statbriefs/sb307-readmissions-2020.jsp

Cardiac Care Alliance Launches to Transform Cardiovascular Care and Improve Outcomes
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Cardiac Care Alliance Launches to Transform Cardiovascular Care and Improve Outcomes

Reimagining Heart Health with an Innovative, Integrated Approach

We’re proud to officially introduce Cardiac Care Alliance (CCA) — a healthcare organization with a mission to revolutionize cardiovascular care through proactive, personalized, and patient-centered solutions. At CCA, we’re focused on empowering providers, patients, payers, and health systems to deliver the right care, at the right time, in the right place — keeping patients healthier, out of the hospital, and connected to comprehensive cardiac support.

Why Now: A Critical Moment for Cardiac Care

Cardiovascular disease remains the leading cause of death in the U.S., and despite technological progress, gaps persist in how care is accessed, coordinated, and delivered. Millions of patients lack ongoing, connected support for managing their heart health — and the burden on our healthcare system continues to grow. Cardiac Care Alliance was founded to change that. We’re building a model of care that leverages real-time data, strengthens care team collaboration, and gives patients the tools and support they need to improve their health long-term.

Our Approach: Value-Based, Human-Centered Cardiac Care

Cardiac Care Alliance delivers integrated, value-based solutions that improve outcomes, reduce costs, and enhance the patient experience—meeting the unique needs of employers, payers, patients, and providers.

Here’s how we’re redefining cardiac care for each group we serve:

  • Employers: We help employers keep their workforce healthier and more productive through proactive care management, reduced absenteeism, and lower healthcare spending.
  • Payers: Our model improves care quality while controlling costs with data-driven interventions, reduced emergency room visits, and better chronic disease management.
  • Patients: We provide 24/7 care coordination, advanced remote monitoring, and personalized education to empower individuals in managing their cardiovascular health.
  • Providers & Health Systems: We act as an extension of care teams by streamlining care delivery, enhancing communication, and enabling better outcomes through aligned partnerships and technology.

A Message From Our Founder

“Our mission is to transform how cardiovascular care is delivered—ensuring the right care, at the right time, in the right place for everyone involved. Whether you’re a patient managing your health, a provider delivering care, a payer navigating cost and quality, or an employer supporting your workforce, we’re here to make heart health more connected, proactive, and impactful. We’re not just launching a company — we’re launching a movement toward better, more connected heart health for all.” Prakash Patel, MD, CEO and Chairman of Cardiac Care Alliance

 

About Cardiac Care Alliance

Cardiac Care Alliance is a healthcare innovator focused on transforming cardiovascular care through tech-enabled, patient-first solutions. We partner with providers, patients, payers and health systems to reduce hospitalizations, improve outcomes, and deliver a more seamless and connected care experience. Learn more at: https://cardiaccarealliance.com

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