Eastern Chinese American Physicians

Eastern Chinese American Physicians (ECAP) is a leading Independent Practice Association (IPA) headquartered in New York City, primarily serving the Chinese American population across the tri-state area. Founded in 2004, the organization manages a network of over 300 multi-specialty and primary care physicians who provide culturally and linguistically competent healthcare services. ECAP acts as an intermediary between independent medical practices and health insurance providers, facilitating managed care contracts and administrative support. The network emphasizes quality of care, preventative medicine, and community health outreach to improve outcomes for underserved immigrant communities. By leveraging a robust infrastructure for care coordination, ECAP helps independent doctors maintain their practices while meeting the rigorous standards of modern value-based care models.