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Press Release
Nov 7, 2016
Silver Spring Emergency Physicians Join US Acute Care Solutions
GERMANTOWN, Md. US Acute Care Solutions (USACS) today announced the physicians of SILVER SPRING EMERGENCY PHYSICIANS (SSEP) will join the national leader in emergency medicine, hospitalist and observation services in its Mid-Atlantic region. Founded by emergency medicine physician groups in Colorado, Florida, Maryland and Ohio, and capital partner Welsh, Carson, Anderson, Stowe, USACS is committed to the principle that high-quality patient care and the best hospital partnerships result when physicians maintain ownership and management of their practice. SSEP emergency medicine clinicians provide care to approximately 110,000 patients annually at two hospital emergency departments in the Washington, D.C. metro area. “USACS Mid-Atlantic is very pleased to welcome SSEPs’ physicians into our coalition. We’ve been practicing in the same region as colleagues, neighbors and friends for many years, and now I’m proud to call them fellow owners of USACS,” said Angelo Falcone MD, president, USACS Mid-Atlantic. “As physician-owners of SSEP, we were committed to the same bedrock principles as USACS,” said James A. DelVecchio MD, president, SSEP. In a sense, nothing changes, except that we’ve preserved our preferred way of practicing medicine for the long-term. So clearly, this is a great decision for our physicians, our hospital partners and, most importantly, our patients.” The shareholders of SSEP have approved this transaction and will join USACS Mid-Atlantic December 1, 2016. # # # About USACS Founded by emergency medicine physician groups in Colorado, Florida, Maryland and Ohio and capital partner Welsh, Carson, Anderson Stowe, USACS is the national leader in physician-owned emergency medicine, hospitalist and observation services. USACS provides high-quality care to over 4 million patients annually at approximately 120 locations in 21 states, and is aligned with leading hospital systems across the country. Visitwww.usacs.comto learn more. About SILVER SPRING EMERGENCY PHYSICIANS SSEP clinicians treat approximately 110,000 patients annually at two emergency departments in the Washington, D.C. area. About Welsh, Carson, Anderson Stowe Welsh, Carson, Anderson Stowe focuses its investment activity in two target industries: healthcare and information/business services.Since its founding in 1979, the firm has organized 16 limited partnerships with total capital of $23 billion.The firm is currently investing Welsh, Carson, Anderson Stowe XII, L.P. Visitwww.welshcarson.comto learn more. Media Contact Marty Richmond Corporate Communications Director US Acute Care Solutions 330.493.4443 x1406 [email protected]
General News
Oct 17, 2016
Entries Are Now Being Accepted for the 8th Annual Best in Acute Care USACS Video Challenge
Entries are now being accepted for USACS' 8th Annual Best in Acute Care Video Challenge. Entering is easy! Simply shoot a 2-3 minute video depicting why your residency program is the best in acute care andupload it. USACS will be accepting videos now through noon EST on Wednesday, December 7, 2016. View thecontest rulesfor complete details. USACS' Video Challenge was created to give acute care residents the chance to document why their residency program is the best in the country. The first place videocreator receives $5,000; the residency program receives $10,000. The second place video creator receives $2,500; the residency program receives $5,000. The third place video creator receives $1,000; the residency program receives $2,500. View last year's winners. Good luck to all residency programs!
General News
Oct 13, 2016
Groundbreaking New Parental Leave Policy to Take Effect in January
US Acute Care Solutions’ (USACS) groundbreaking new parental leave policy, announced in July, will take effect beginning in 2017. The industry-leading policy gives 12 weeks of leave for birth mothers in addition to benefits for adoptive primaries, fathers, partners, spouses, and other non-primary caregivers. The new policy will support USACS’ goal of becoming a destination employer of choice for women and parents. “At a time when women’s issues are front and center in the politics and culture of American life, employers in emergency medicine have no excuse anymore not to step up as a matter of principle and of competitiveness,” said Chesney Fowler, MD, Director of Recruiting for USACS Mid-Atlantic. “Let’s hope other specialties also fallow suit, followed by other areas of health care, and eventually the U.S. economy as a whole.” USACS’ new parental leave policy includes: Father, partner, spouse and other non-primary caregivers 2 weeks at 100% pay Adoptive or surrogate parents 2 weeks at 100% pay 4 weeks at 50% pay Birth mothers 8 weeks at 100% pay (2 weeks parental leave + 6 weeks short-term disability) 4 weeks of 50% pay Flexible clinical scheduling for 3 months post leave (as available) Learn more about thepaid parental leave policy.
Press Release
Sep 20, 2016
Dr. Linda Lawrence Joins US Acute Care Solutions After Distinguished Career in United States Air Force
US Acute Care Solutions (USACS) today announced Col. Linda Lawrence, MD, USAF (Ret.) has joined the physician-owned group as Executive Vice President, Organizational and Cultural Integration. Dr. Lawrence most recently served with the Air Force Medical Service, where she led the strategic transformation to a continuous learning and improving organization promoting safety and high reliability. In that role she oversaw the strategy, policy, change management, communication and resourcing for 44,000 employees at 75 hospitals and clinics that treat 2.6 million patients. Previously she served as the CEO of the 31stMedical Group, stationed at Aviano Air Base in Italy. She also served as chief of the emergency department at Wilford Hall Medical Center in Texas, and as Chief Medical Officer for the hospital on Travis Air Force Base in California. Finally, she served seven years on the board of the American College of Emergency Physicians, having been elected to every executive office. Linda is one of the most accomplished and well-respected emergency medicine physicians in the country. As a past president and chair of ACEP, and a career United States Air Force officer and physician, she will be a transformational addition to our leadership team. | Dominic J. Bagnoli MD, CEO USACS Dr. Lawrence said, “When I began to think about my post-military career, USACS came up again and again. I firmly believe physician ownership leads to better patient experiences, better hospital partnerships, and most importantly, a greater level of physician engagement and higher job satisfaction. I cannot wait to begin working with the many outstanding physician-owned groups who continue to join USACS.” As a member of the executive leadership team and the human resources organization, Dr. Lawrence will work with clinicians and executives all across the company on clinical, operational and cultural integration. # # # About USACS Founded by emergency medicine physician groups in Colorado, Florida, Maryland and Ohio, and capital partner Welsh, Carson, Anderson Stowe, USACS is the national leader in physician-owned emergency medicine, hospitalist and observation services. USACS provides high-quality care to over four million patients annually at more than 120 locations in 21 states, and is aligned with leading hospital systems across the country. Visitwww.usacs.comto learn more. Media Contact Marty Richmond Corporate Communications Director US Acute Care Solutions 330.493.4443 x1406 [email protected]
Press Release
Sep 16, 2016
Soledad O’Brien to Kick Off USACS Women’s Dialogue Series at ACEP 2016
LAS VEGAS Emmy award-winning journalist, Soledad O’Brien will speak at the ACEP Scientific Assembly in the first event of the US Acute Care Solutions (USACS) Women’s Dialogue Series. Equally passionate about her career and family life, Soledad will share her personal wisdom as a mom balancing the joy of raising four children with an exciting, fulfilling career. O’Brien is an Emmy award-winning journalist, documentarian, news anchor and producer for networks including CNN, NBC, PBS and HBO. She also owns her own production company, Starfish Media Group. Over the years, O’Brien has traveled the world taking a challenging look at the often diverse issues of race, class, wealth, poverty and opportunity in order to uncover powerful, personal stories. For those interested in women’s issues in emergency medicine, event registration is available online at www.usacs.com/event. The presentation will be held Monday, October 17, 2016 at the Four Seasons Hotel in Las Vegas. VIP gift bags will be available for the first 150 guests in attendance. # # # About USACS Founded by emergency medicine physician groups in Colorado, Florida, Maryland and Ohio and capital partner Welsh, Carson, Anderson Stowe, USACS is the national leader in physician-owned emergency medicine, hospitalist and observation services. USACS provides high-quality care to over four million patients annually at more than 120 locations in 21 states, and is aligned with leading hospital systems across the country. Visitwww.usacs.comto learn more. Media Contact Marty Richmond Corporate Communications Director US Acute Care Solutions 330.493.4443 ext. 1406 [email protected]
Press Release
Aug 4, 2016
Gindlesperger Named VP, National Director of Advanced Practice Providers
CANTON, Ohio US Acute Care Solutions (USACS) namedKrisi Gindlesperger, MPAS, PA-C, to the position of Vice President, National Director of Advanced Practice Providers (APPs) for USACS. Gindlesperger previously served as the Director of APPs for USACS Mid-Atlantic. In her new role, Gindlesperger will lead the development and execution of a national platform to advance the role of APP management and clinical practice across all USACS. “We are very fortunate to have a national leader with such industry-wide respect in our organization,” said USACS CEO Dominic Bagnoli, Jr., MD, FACEP, FAAEM. Gindlesperger is the 2016-2017 SEMPA President and works closely with ACEP, AAPA and NCCPA on issues surrounding practice laws, scope of practice, advocacy and education for APP. She has been practicing as an EMPA for 13 years and has worked for Mid-Atlantic for 7 years in a variety of APP leadership positions. About USACS Founded by emergency medicine physician groups in Colorado, Florida, Maryland and Ohio and partner Welsh, Carson, Anderson Stowe, USACS is the national leader in physician-owned emergency medicine, hospitalist and observation services. USACS provides high-quality care to almost four million patients annually at more than 120 locations in 22 states, and is aligned with leading hospital systems in the country. Visit www.usacs.com to learn more. Media Contact Marty Richmond Corporate Communications Director US Acute Care Solutions 330-493-4443 x1406 [email protected]
Press Release
Jul 12, 2016
Dr. Cheryl Pegus Named to US Acute Care Solutions Board of Directors
CANTON, Ohio US Acute Care Solutions (USACS) today announced Cheryl Pegus MD, MPH, has joined the company’s board of directors. Dr. Pegus has served as the Chief Medical Officer for Walgreens and the Chief Medical Officer for SymCare. Prior to that, she held positions of increasing medical and professional responsibility at Aetna, LipoScience and Pfizer. Dr. Pegus currently serves as the Director of the Division of General Internal Medicine and Clinical Innovation at New York University School of Medicine. Dominic J. Bagnoli MD, CEO USACS, said, “Cheryl is a tremendous, independent addition to our highly-engaged board. Her breadth of healthcare experience, combined with a sharp mind and boundless energy will make her an outstanding board member at USACS.” Dr. Pegus said, “I am delighted to join the USACS board of directors and bring my experience to bear for the benefit of the nearly 4 million patients the company treats each year. My passion for ensuring quality healthcare for every person in need is perfectly aligned with the USACS culture and mission.” Dr. Pegus completed a cardiology fellowship from New York Hospital-Cornell; a Columbia University School of Public Health graduate for her MPH; a Cornell University Medical College graduate for her MD; and a Brandeis University baccalaureate. # # # About USACS Founded by emergency medicine physician groups in Colorado, Florida, Maryland and Ohio and capital partner Welsh, Carson, Anderson Stowe, USACS is the national leader in physician-owned emergency medicine, hospitalist and observation services. USACS provides high-quality care to almost four million patients annually at more than 120 locations in 22 states, and is aligned with leading hospital systems across the country. Visitwww.usacs.comto learn more. Media Contact Marty Richmond Corporate Communications Director US Acute Care Solutions 330.493.4443 x1406 [email protected]