Cone Health, a small health care system in North Carolina, has earned a reputation for keeping its patients healthy and out of hospitals. Recently acquired by Risant Health, the network has a mission to improve health outcomes. Risant Health was formed by Kaiser Permanente, a nonprofit collective based in Washington, D.C., which includes doctors, hospitals, and health insurers.

Jaewon Ryu, CEO of Risant Health, praised Cone Health’s success in an exclusive interview with STAT+ subscribers. Previously the CEO of Geisinger before it became part of Risant Health, Ryu noted that Cone Health is exceeding expectations for its size. The success of Cone Health underscores the importance of having access to quality healthcare services and highlights the potential benefits of collaborating with other organizations in the industry.

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