Privia Health Expands VBC Footprint with Acquisition of American Choice Healthcare MSSP Business
The acquired organization will care for more than 36,000 Medicare Shared Savings Program patients starting January 1, 2027.
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Rhea-AI Summary
Privia Health Group (PRVA) acquired American Choice Healthcare MSSP, a wholly owned Cano Health subsidiary, expanding its physician network. Privia paid approximately $36 million at closing using cash on its balance sheet. The acquired accountable care organization will care for more than 36,000 attributed lives—patients assigned under the Medicare Shared Savings Program—starting January 1, 2027.
Privia expects minimal impact on all key metrics in 2026 and positive contributions to attributed lives and Adjusted EBITDA in 2027. The acquisition expands Privia Care Partners in existing and new states. The company also sees an opportunity for acquired-network providers to join its Medical Groups and access its services and technology platform.
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Hollow bars mark forward-looking points. How the balance works
Positive
- Moderate pointCompleted acquisition of American Choice Healthcare MSSP expands Privia Care Partners in existing and new states.
- Moderate point. Forward-looking: it has not happened yet and may not happen.More than 36,000 attributed lives will receive care through the acquired organization starting January 1, 2027.
- Minor point. Forward-looking: it has not happened yet and may not happen.2027 attributed lives and Adjusted EBITDA are expected to benefit, with minimal impact on 2026 key metrics.
- Minor point. Forward-looking: it has not happened yet and may not happen.Medical Group participation offers an opportunity for acquired-network providers to join, in Privia’s view.
Negative
- Moderate pointApproximately $36 million cash payment at closing used funds from Privia’s balance sheet. 1.3% of market cap
Key Figures
- Attributed lives
- More than 36,000
- ACH ACO participation in MSSP starts January 1, 2027
- MSSP start date
- January 1, 2027
- ACH ACO begins caring for attributed lives
Previous Acquisition Reports
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Acquired Evolent’s ACO business for $100 million, adding over 120,000 attributed lives and projected 2026 Adjusted EBITDA contribution.
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Key Terms
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ARLINGTON, Va., Nov. 02, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Privia Health Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: PRVA) announced the acquisition of American Choice Healthcare MSSP, LLC (ACH), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Cano Health. The Accountable Care Organization (ACO) will care for more than 36,000 attributed lives in the Medicare Shared Savings Program (MSSP) starting January 1, 2027.
Privia Health paid approximately
This strategic transaction further scales Privia Care Partners, adding attributed lives in both existing and new states, and also offers a compelling synergy opportunity for providers to join Privia’s Medical Groups for a full suite of services and technology platform.
“Adding ACH to our national network of ACOs underscores Privia Health’s ability to replicate our differentiated and flexible operating model with new practice partners across the country,” said Sam Starbuck, Senior Vice President and President, Privia Care Partners. “We look forward to collaborating with these physicians and their practices, leveraging our population health and value-based care expertise to enhance the patient experience, improve outcomes, and lower costs.”
About Privia Health
Privia Health™ is one of the largest physician enablement companies in the United States with a presence in 25 states and the District of Columbia. Privia builds scaled provider networks with primary-care centric medical groups, risk-bearing entities, a physician-led governance structure, and the Privia Platform comprising an extensive suite of technology and service solutions. Privia collaborates with medical groups, health plans and health systems to optimize 1,300+ physician practices, improve the patient experience for 6.1+ million patients, and reward 5,600+ physicians and advanced practitioners for delivering high-value care.
Privia’s mission is to transform healthcare delivery to achieve better outcomes, lower costs, and improve the health of communities and the well-being of providers. For more information, visit priviahealth.com.
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FAQ
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How much did Privia Health pay for American Choice Healthcare MSSP?
Privia Health paid approximately $36 million at closing using cash on its balance sheet. American Choice Healthcare MSSP was a wholly owned subsidiary of Cano Health.
When will Privia Health’s acquired Medicare organization begin caring for patients?
The acquired accountable care organization will care for more than 36,000 attributed lives in the Medicare Shared Savings Program starting January 1, 2027.