Join the IPA

You Care for Communities. We Care for You.

Our Independent Practice Association (IPA) isn’t just a network. It’s a collaborative, supportive system that enables physicians to focus more on care and less on complexity. Our experience managing provider networks, coordinating patient care, and analyzing population health data gives us unique insights into what works at every level of healthcare delivery.

Better Together: Join a Regional Network That Puts Providers First

Become part of Elm & Oak’s trusted IPA, designed by providers for providers. Improve care delivery, access tailored support, and be part of a mission-driven movement to uplift underserved communities.

Our network is built to support providers serving Medicaid and underserved populations across Western New York, where we have decades of operational experience, payer relationships, and community partnerships.

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Benefits Include:

Timely and Accurate Claims Payment

We work hard to ensure provider reimbursement is accurate and efficient.

Proactive Support and Communications

Regular updates, transparent communication, and a team who answers when you call.

Clinical Quality Programs:

Tools and support to help you meet—and exceed—quality benchmarks.

Regulatory and Operational Support

We help you navigate policy shifts, compliance updates, and documentation requirements

Collaborative Network

A partnership-based approach that recognizes the critical role physicians play in community health.

Community Impact

As part of our IPA, your work extends beyond clinical care, helping to reduce health disparities and improve outcomes at scale.

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Our IPA includes a diverse range of healthcare providers committed to accessible, high-quality care. If you’re a:

Primary Care Physician
Pediatrician
OB/GYN
Internal Medicine Specialist
Behavioral Health Provider
Or other licensed health professional serving Medicaid or underserved populations