Built for Independent Physician Practices

There is no minimum physician count or revenue threshold to join The Heart Network. We work with practices of varying sizes across multiple markets. What matters more than size is fit: whether your practice is positioned to benefit from CIN membership, payer contract access, and the MSO services we offer. That's a conversation we're happy to have early.

It depends on the terms of your existing agreements. Some practices have non-exclusive arrangements that allow for additional network participation. Others don't. We recommend reviewing your current contracts before the first conversation. We're happy to discuss what we've seen work in similar situations.

That's how most practices start. CIN membership and payer contract access are the foundation. Everything beyond that (revenue cycle management, technology, recruiting, specialty service lines)  is available individually. There is no bundled requirement and no pressure to add services before your practice is ready for them.

Possibly. It depends on what your contracts look like and what value-based care programs you're currently participating in. The Heart Network's CIN membership opens access to shared savings programs and quality incentive payments that go beyond standard fee-for-service contracts. Most practices find there's meaningful upside even when their existing payer relationships are strong.