b'Transforming the Future of Health Care Cone Health + Risant Health AnnouncementCone Health has officially become part of Risant Health, a nonprofit organization created by Kaiser Foundation Hospitals. This milestone follows an 18-month planning and collaboration effort, which became public with the announcement of the definitive agreement in June 2024.Risant Health, known for its focus on value-based care, aims to improve health outcomes and access for diverse communities. By becoming a part of Risant Health, Cone Health maintains its name, leadership and mission while gaining access to resources and expertise to expand its innovative care approaches.Dr. Mary Jo Cagle, CEO of Cone Health, emphasized that this strategic relationship will enhance the systems ability to provide affordable care, based on the latest research, to patients. Becoming a part of Risant Health allows us to shape the future of health care in North Carolina and across the nation, while continuing to serve the Triad and beyond with the same trusted care, she noted.Cone Health serves over 500,000 people and employs more than 13,000 individuals across its network. It operates a range of hospitals, a behavioral health facility, and an accountable care organization, making it a vital provider in the Piedmont Triad.As the second health system to become part of Risant Health, Cone Healths alignment reflects a shared vision of addressing equity gaps and expanding access to high-quality care. The organizations plan to leverage Cone Healths innovative population health initiatives to strengthen health care delivery on the national level.Patients and communities will see the same doctors and nurses in the same locations as Cone Health will continue operating its facilities independently while collaborating with Risant Health to enhance services. This signals a transformative era for Cone Health and reinforces its commitment to delivering accessible, patient-centered care.Dr. Mary Jo Cagle, CEO of Cone Health, and Dr. Jaewon Ryu, JD, CEO of Risant Health4CONE HEALTH ANNUAL REPORT'