Oak Street Health Opens Second Center in Greater Houston Area

Leader in Value-based Primary Care Welcomes Patients in Texas

HOUSTON, TX — November 22, 2021 — Oak Street Health (NYSE: OSH), a network of value-based primary care centers for adults on Medicare, is expanding access to more older adults with today’s opening of its second center in the greater Houston area at 11251 Fondren Road in Houston. The West Bellfort center joins the Fairmont center in nearby Pasadena, which opened in the summer and brings the total number of Oak Street Health locations in Texas to 13. Two more centers are expected to open in Houston before early 2022.

“We are excited to expand access to our high-quality, value-based care to members of the Houston community with the opening of this new center,” said Dr. Ashley Noriea, Senior Medical Director, Oak Street Health.​“The majority of older adults we care for have two or more chronic conditions, making this kind of care so important. As our organization continues its mission to rebuild healthcare as it should be, we look forward to improving patient outcomes in Texas and helping older adults live their healthiest lives.”

Oak Street Health patients can expect an unmatched healthcare experience that includes quality time with their provider in-person or via telehealth visit; a 24/7 patient support line; individualized, preventive care plans; and access to transportation to and from the center for eligible patients. Additional services, such as behavioral health care and social health support, and Medicare education classes, are also offered to help older adults meet their unique needs in one convenient location.

Since its founding in 2012, Oak Street Health has driven an approximately 51 percent reduction in patient hospital admissions compared to Medicare benchmarks, a 42 percent reduction in 30-day readmission rates and a 51 percent reduction in emergency department visits, all while maintaining a Net Promoter Score of 90 across patients. Oak Street Health will accept multiple health plans at all locations, including traditional Medicare.

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About Oak Street Health

Founded in 2012, Oak Street Health is a network of value-based primary care centers for adults on Medicare. With a mission of rebuilding healthcare as it should be, the company operates an innovative healthcare model focused on quality of care over volume of services, and assumes the full financial risk of its patients. Oak Street Health currently operates more than 100 centers across 19 states. To learn more about Oak Street Health’s proven approach to care, visit oakstreethealth.com.