Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Privia Health reported a strong performance in 2024, exceeding guidance metrics across all areas, with implemented providers increasing by 11.2% year over year and fee-for-service collections growing by 13.6% [7][8] - Adjusted EBITDA rose by 25.2% to reach $90,500,000, with a free cash flow generation of $109,300,000, converting 121% of adjusted EBITDA [8][15] - The company ended 2024 with $491,000,000 in cash and no debt, providing significant financial flexibility [9][15] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Implemented providers grew to 4,789, with practice collections increasing by 4.5% to $2,970,000,000, and care margin up by 12.4% [14][15] - The company achieved a gross provider retention rate of 98%, indicating strong provider satisfaction with the Privia platform [10] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - Total attributed lives increased by over 11% year over year, with commercial attributed lives rising by 15.2% to reach 782,000 [11] - Medicare Advantage and Medicaid attribution both increased by nearly 8% from the previous year [11] Company Strategy and Development Direction - Privia aims to build one of the largest primary care-centric delivery networks in the nation, focusing on disciplined growth and capital deployment [9][18] - The company plans to maintain its core priorities in 2025, including increasing provider density, attribution growth, and operational efficiencies [16][17] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management acknowledged headwinds in the Medicare Advantage environment but expressed confidence in the company's ability to build scale and profitability despite challenges [11][12] - The company expects to generate positive contribution margins in value-based contracts while managing risks and enhancing clinical performance [11][12] Other Important Information - The company does not anticipate new market entry costs in its 2025 guidance, focusing instead on organic growth in existing markets [19][89] - Management emphasized the importance of a disciplined approach to capital deployment and the potential for returning capital to shareholders if stock prices deviate from intrinsic value [28] Q&A Session Summary Question: Can you break out the leverage between sales and marketing and G&A? - Management indicated that the guidance reflects scaling of the cost structure, with no new market entry costs assumed [22][23] Question: What is the status of M&A opportunities given the cash on the balance sheet? - Management stated they are exploring all opportunities but will remain disciplined in their approach, focusing on capital deployment to create shareholder value [26][28] Question: How does the glide path to risk impact Privia? - Management believes their approach to risk-taking validates their market position and does not change their strategy [32][34] Question: What factors are influencing the flatness in shared savings? - Management noted that prudence in guidance reflects various factors, including utilization trends and potential changes in program structures [40][41] Question: What is the expected contribution margin for the capitated book? - Management indicated that while they expect a positive contribution margin, it is difficult to predict if it will improve from the previous year [112] Question: How does the company view the potential increase in uninsured individuals? - Management expressed that they do not have significant exposure to Medicaid or uninsured populations, and their diversified mix helps mitigate risks [68]
Privia Health (PRVA) - 2024 Q4 - Earnings Call Transcript