Surgical Care Affiliates

Avanza Healthcare Strategies Appoints Mark Garvin as Executive in Residence

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Tuesday, January 9, 2024
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WESTCHESTER, Ill., Jan. 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Avanza Healthcare Strategies, a national advisory firm empowering hospitals and health systems to develop, execute, and oversee their ambulatory and outpatient initiatives, has appointed Mark Garvin as the company's Executive in Residence.

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  • WESTCHESTER, Ill., Jan. 9, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Avanza Healthcare Strategies, a national advisory firm empowering hospitals and health systems to develop, execute, and oversee their ambulatory and outpatient initiatives, has appointed Mark Garvin as the company's Executive in Residence.
  • Mark has over 25 years of experience planning, operating, and managing ambulatory surgery centers (ASCs) and ambulatory care partnerships.
  • As Executive in Residence, Mark will work with Avanza's clients on strategic and operational planning as they develop their ASC and ambulatory strategies.
  • Avanza Healthcare Strategies, the advisory subsidiary of MedHQ, is currently working on over 30 projects across the country representing hospitals, health systems, management organizations, and physician groups.

Eye Health America Announces Newest Acquisition of Medical, Laser, & Surgical Care of Vision and Eye Disease

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Thursday, November 30, 2023
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Eye Health America (EHA), the integrated eyecare platform in the Southeastern United States, announces its latest partnership with Medical, Laser, & Surgical Care of Vision and Eye Diseases (MLSCVED), marking its 23rd strategic collaboration since 2018.

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  • Eye Health America (EHA), the integrated eyecare platform in the Southeastern United States, announces its latest partnership with Medical, Laser, & Surgical Care of Vision and Eye Diseases (MLSCVED), marking its 23rd strategic collaboration since 2018.
  • This press release features multimedia.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231127828514/en/
    Located in Venice, FL, MLSCVED, led by Dr. Mark Johnson, MD, FACS, has been delivering ophthalmic services since 1999.
  • Founded in 2018 by LLR Partners, Clemson Eye, and The Eye Associates, EHA is led by experienced eye care veterans, providing superior support to partner practices.

Decades of Dedicated Service: Holland Hospital Announces Retirement of Longtime-Leader Dale M. Sowders

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Thursday, December 14, 2023
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Sowders' retirement is effective January 30, 2024; however, he will continue serving as vice chair board of directors through 2024.

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  • Sowders' retirement is effective January 30, 2024; however, he will continue serving as vice chair board of directors through 2024.
  • "Under Dale's leadership, and through the culture he established, Holland Hospital grew significantly, leading to our enormous success," said Holland Hospital President Patti VanDort.
  • Under Sowders' leadership, Holland Hospital maintained solid financial strength with strategic investments in new services, advanced technology, expanded facilities and expert medical staff.
  • "It has been an honor to work alongside the remarkable people throughout Holland Hospital," said Dale Sowders.

WELL Launches 'WELL Health USA' to Deepen Integration Between US Lines of Business and Facilitate Further Growth

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Thursday, July 27, 2023
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The combined WELL Health USA business is a multi-disciplinary healthcare business spanning primary and specialized care with online and offline operations at scale with operating run-rate revenues of approximately CAD$500 million.

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  • The combined WELL Health USA business is a multi-disciplinary healthcare business spanning primary and specialized care with online and offline operations at scale with operating run-rate revenues of approximately CAD$500 million.
  • WELL Health USA is a highly profitable and rapidly growing business.
  • With this move, we are now empowered to leverage our capabilities and deepen integration opportunities between our US lines of business.
  • The platform also has exposure to and deep expertise in several exciting growth areas such as behavioral health and women's reproductive and sexual health.

Heritage Group Announces the Launch of its Executive Advisory Board

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Tuesday, June 13, 2023
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Heritage Group, a healthcare-focused private equity firm, has announced the launch of its Executive Advisory Board, comprised of some of the most respected and experienced healthcare executives across the country.

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  • Heritage Group, a healthcare-focused private equity firm, has announced the launch of its Executive Advisory Board, comprised of some of the most respected and experienced healthcare executives across the country.
  • “We are thrilled to announce the launch of our Executive Advisory Board,” said Bryan Bui, Partner at Heritage Group.
  • Heritage Group is backed by some of the leading healthcare organizations in the nation, including large provider systems, payers and other healthcare service providers.
  • With the launch of its Executive Advisory Board, Heritage Group is well positioned to continue its successful track record of investing in and supporting talented and visionary healthcare entrepreneurs.

Novant Health Enterprises and TPG Create New National Imaging Center Management Company

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Monday, January 23, 2023
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Novant Health Enterprises, a division of Novant Health, a nationally recognized not-for-profit health system, and TPG, a leading global alternative asset management firm, have announced an innovative new partnership to expand MedQuest Associates (“MedQuest”) across the country.

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  • Novant Health Enterprises, a division of Novant Health, a nationally recognized not-for-profit health system, and TPG, a leading global alternative asset management firm, have announced an innovative new partnership to expand MedQuest Associates (“MedQuest”) across the country.
  • TPG’s investment in the partnership is being made through TPG Growth, the firm’s middle market and growth equity platform.
  • This statement reflects Novant Health Enterprises' commitment to partnering with multiple leading health systems across the country to both improve patient care and increase organizational operational efficiency.
  • RBC Capital Markets served as financial advisor and Katten served as legal counsel to Novant Health.

Mercy Medical Center Ranks No. 1 in Surgical Care in State of Maryland, According to Healthgrades

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Wednesday, January 18, 2023
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"This recognition by Healthgrades is indicative of Mercy's commitment to the mission of the Sisters of Mercy -- to provide quality care in a compassionate setting for our patients, no matter their economic or social condition," Dr. Maine said. "We especially wish to recognize the efforts of Mercy's entire surgical team, including the providers and staff in Orthopedics & Joint Replacement at Mercy, and their dedication to fulfilling the Mercy mission, every day."

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  • Mercy Medical Center ranks #1 in Maryland for Surgical Care and among the Top 5 hospitals in the state for both Joint Replacement and Orthopedic Surgery.
  • BALTIMORE , Jan. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Mercy Medical Center ranks #1 in Maryland for Surgical Care and among the Top 5 hospitals in the state for both Joint Replacement and Orthopedic Surgery, Dr. David N. Maine, President and CEO of Mercy Health Services, has announced.
  • Founded in 1874 in downtown Baltimore by the Sisters of Mercy, Mercy Medical Center is a university-affiliated Catholic medical institution with a national reputation for women's health care, cancer, digestive health and liver disease, and orthopedics.
  • Mercy is home to the acclaimed Weinberg Center for Women's Health and Medicine and the $400+ million Mary Catherine Bunting Center.

With Less Than a Month for Congress to Act, Over One Million Physicians and Other Healthcare Clinicians Launch a Week of Action to Prevent Devastating Cuts to Medicare, Harming Patients

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Monday, December 5, 2022
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The letter kicks off a Week of Action calling on congressional leaders to protect lifesaving and life-changing care for the nation's most vulnerable patients.

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  • The letter kicks off a Week of Action calling on congressional leaders to protect lifesaving and life-changing care for the nation's most vulnerable patients.
  • Any cuts, especially as we face the likely prospect of a "triple-demic" this winter, threaten health care access for seniors.
  • Congress needs to intervene promptly and stop the scheduled cuts to Medicare payments, as America's seniors and physicians deserve better."
  • These cuts threaten to eliminate access to occupational therapy services leading to devastating outcomes for Americans and the US healthcare system."

Compass Surgical Partners Accelerates Operations Innovation through Strategic Hires

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Wednesday, October 26, 2022
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RALEIGH, N.C., Oct. 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Compass Surgical Partners (Compass), an independent, full-service ASC management partner, expands its team to help hospital and surgeon partners deliver the highest quality surgical care.

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  • RALEIGH, N.C., Oct. 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Compass Surgical Partners (Compass), an independent, full-service ASC management partner, expands its team to help hospital and surgeon partners deliver the highest quality surgical care.
  • Compass continues to help hospital and surgeon partners deliver the highest quality surgical care.
  • Kelli McMahan joins Compass as VP of Facility Development from United Surgical Partners International and was previously with Surgical Care Affiliates and Pinnacle III.
  • Compass Surgical Partners is an independent, full-service ASC management partner, the partner of choice for high performance ambulatory surgery centers.

Bright Direction Dental Announces Nisheeth Singh as Chief Executive Officer

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Tuesday, October 4, 2022
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CHICAGO, Oct. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Bright Direction Dental (BDD) is pleased to appoint Nisheeth Singh its Chief Executive Officer.

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  • CHICAGO, Oct. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Bright Direction Dental (BDD) is pleased to appoint Nisheeth Singh its Chief Executive Officer.
  • Mr. Singh joined BDD as Chief Operating Officer in late 2020.
  • Bright Direction Dental (BDD) is a Chicago-based premier dental support organization (DSO) that proudly partners with exceptional dental practices in Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Ohio, and Missouri.
  • BDD was created to transform the dental experience for patients, clinicians, and its support teams, with over 20 partner dental practices.