About ValuesEdge
Strategic advising and healthcare intelligence for the value-based care era
What is ValuesEdge?
ValuesEdge is a healthcare intelligence platform built for professionals navigating the shift to value-based care. We aggregate, analyze, and distill the most critical developments in CMS policy, CMMI innovation models, Medicare Advantage, and the broader VBC landscape — so you can focus on strategy instead of sifting through noise.
Every week, our AI-powered intelligence pipeline processes hundreds of government publications, expert analyses, and industry reports to deliver concise, actionable briefings. We track CMS and CMMI model updates in real time, monitor key federal leaders, and surface the trends that matter most to healthcare organizations making high-stakes decisions.
Whether you're running an ACO, advising a health system, or leading a payer strategy team, ValuesEdge gives you the edge you need to stay ahead of the curve.
Our Mission
To empower healthcare organizations with the intelligence they need to succeed in value-based care — improving outcomes for patients and sustainability for providers.
Our Vision
A healthcare system where every organization — from the largest health system to the smallest ACO — has access to the insights and tools needed to deliver high-quality, cost-effective care.
Our Team
Don Calcagno
Founder & Strategic Advisor
Don Calcagno brings over 25 years of healthcare leadership experience to ValuesEdge. A recognized expert in value-based care strategy, Don has spent his career helping health systems, ACOs, and payer organizations navigate the transition from fee-for-service to value-based payment models. His deep understanding of CMS Innovation Center models, Medicare Advantage, and population health management drives the strategic direction of ValuesEdge. Don's mission is to make institutional-grade healthcare intelligence accessible to organizations of all sizes.
Mike Sullivan
Co-Founder & Technology
Mike Sullivan is an entrepreneur and technologist who builds platforms that make complex information accessible. With a background spanning web development, digital media, and AI-powered automation, Mike leads the technical vision behind ValuesEdge. He designed and built the platform's AI intelligence pipeline — from automated content collection and analysis to the weekly briefing system that synthesizes hundreds of sources into actionable insights. Mike believes technology should amplify human expertise, not replace it.
Who We Serve
- Accountable Care Organizations (ACOs)
- Health systems and hospital networks
- Primary care practices
- Healthcare consultants and advisors
- Payers and health plans
- Healthcare technology companies
Our Values
- Integrity: Honest, transparent, and ethical in all we do
- Excellence: Committed to the highest quality insights
- Innovation: Embracing new technologies responsibly
- Community: Building connections that matter
Get in Touch
Interested in learning more about how ValuesEdge can help your organization? Contact us at admin@valuesedge.com or visit our contact page.