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Press Release
Jun 29, 2016
ERGENTUS Emergency Service Physicians Joins US Acute Care Solutions
CANTON, Ohio and DENVER, Colo. US Acute Care Solutions (USACS) today announced ERGENTUS Emergency Service Physicians (ERGENTUS) has entered into a definitive agreement to join the national leader inemergency medicine, hospitalist and observation services as a founding partner. 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 majority ownership and management of their practice. ERGENTUS has been committed to this principle since 1976, and joins USACS as a founding partner. ERGENTUS emergency medicine clinicians provide care to nearly 120,000 patients annually through two hospital emergency departments and two freestanding emergency departments. With this partnership in place, USACS now serves approximately 370,000 patients annually in 18 locations in Colorado. “ERGENTUS is a welcome addition to an outstanding group of clinicians who value physician ownership and management,” said Dominic J. Bagnoli MD, CEO, USACS. “We are committed to improving the acute care patient experience in Colorado, and through this acquisition both our partners and the community will benefit.” “Joining USACS as a founding partner is a win for our clinicians, our partners and most importantly, our patients,” said Homi Kapadia MD, President, ERGENTUS. “Physician-owned and led emergency medicine groups are the key to efficient and compassionate care in today’s health care environment.” Tom Burke MD, the past President of ERGENTUS, said “We have served our original hospital partners continuously for 40 years. This accomplishment reflects the deep commitment all our clinicians feel to a truepartnershipwith our hospitals. The value of these relationships cannot be overstated, and joining USACS is proof of that fact.” This partnership agreement, which has been approved by the shareholders of ERGENTUS, is subject to customary closing conditions, and is expected to close in the third quarter. # # # 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 4 million patients annually at approximately 120 locations in 22 states, and is aligned with leading hospital systems across the country. About ERGENTUS Emergency Service Physicians Since 1976, ERGENTUS has been a physician-owned and operated practice, bound by values that govern every decision — from the quality of care, to the kind of people the group hires, and the hospital partners it pursues. The principles of compassion, agility, leadership, efficiency, teamwork, innovation, service and accountability are inherent in everything it does. ERGENTUS clinicians treat nearly 120,000 patients annually at four emergency departments. Visitwww.ergentus.comto learn more. 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]
Press Release
Apr 21, 2016
APEX Emergency Services Joins US Acute Care Solutions
US Acute Care Solutionsexpands in Colorado CANTON, OHIO and DENVER, COLO. US Acute Care Solutions (USACS) today announced APEX Emergency Services (APEX) has entered into a definitive agreement to join the national leader in emergency medicine and hospitalist services as a founding partner. 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 the best patient care and the best hospital partnerships result when physicians maintain majority ownership and management of their practice. APEX shares this belief and joins USACS as a founding partner. APEX Emergency Services’ emergency medicine clinicians provide care to nearly 150,000 patients annually through five hospital and four freestanding emergency departments. With this partnership in place, USACS now serves approximately 250,000 patients annually in 14 locations in Colorado. “APEX is an outstanding group of clinicians who value physician ownership and management as the key to compassionate and efficient patient care,” said Dominic J. Bagnoli MD, CEO, USACS. “As we grow in Denver, both our hospital partners and community members will be better served.” “We are excited and optimistic about joining USACS as a founding partner,” Robert Schmidt, MD, CEO, APEX Emergency Group. “Physician-owned emergency medicine groups often face the dilemma of hospital ownership or acquisition by a publicly traded operation. USACS is an exciting and ambitious alternative.” Sean Bender MD, CFO, APEX, said “This is a great outcome for our group because APEX physicians will remain partners in our practice and become shareholders of USACS, gaining access to the resources and support required to continually improve our patient care and hospital partnerships.” This partnership agreement, which has been approved by the shareholders of APEX, is subject to customary closing conditions, and is expected to close in the second quarter. # # # 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 majority physician-owned emergency medicine and hospitalist services. USACS provides high quality emergency and hospitalist care to almost 4 million patients annually at nearly 120locations in 22 states, and is aligned with leading hospital systems across the country. About APEX Emergency Services APEX Emergency Services is a physician-owned emergency medicine group based in Denver, Colorado. APEX serves four hospitals in Denver’s prestigious Centura system, four freestanding emergency facilities and one hospital emergency department in Kansas. APEX clinicians treat nearly 150,000 patients annually. 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. Seewww.welshcarson.comto learn more. Media Contact Marty Richmond Corporate Communications Director US Acute Care Solutions 330.493.4443 x1406 [email protected]
General News
Mar 28, 2016
US Acute Care Solutions' Dr. Selley Named Physician of the Year
As part of the celebration for National Doctors Day, Carteret Health Care selectedDr. Victoria Selleyas Physician of the Year. Dr. Selley is the ED Medical Director atCarteret Health Carein Morehead City, NC. The celebration took place at A Pierless Vista. “Dr. Selley sets the bar high for all medical staff members. She exemplifies the caring and compassion that distinguish so many remarkable physicians,” said Dr. Donald Pocock, Vice President of Medical Affairs. “She is very deserving of this honor and I offer her sincere congratulations and appreciation for her dedication to Carteret County and our hospital.” Other citations of Dr. Selley’s commitment and dedication include: She is a true patient advocate who started the AIDET initiative to increase patient satisfaction. Selley is personable and engages each patient and family member at their level of understanding. She is a natural teacher and empathetic leader. Selley will give the shirt off of her back to any patient she comes in contact with regardless of their social situation or ability to pay. Dr. Selley became the ED Medical Director in 2013. In addition to her responsibilities as ED Medical Director, Dr. Selley spearheads numerous programs and committees at Carteret Health Care, including the Advanced Primary Stroke Care Program. Dr. Selley is a graduate of the USACS Scholars Program. She earned her medical degree at NOVA Southeastern University College of Osteopathic Medicine in Ft. Lauderdale, FL, and completed her emergency medicine residency at Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine/Lehigh Valley Health Network. Dr. Selley is a 2013 graduate of US Acute Care Solutions’ Scholars Program. Doctors Day is an annual, national event celebrated at the end of March in which physicians are honored for their dedication and services.
General News
Feb 22, 2016
Dr. Augustine Recognized For Excellence
James Augustine, MD, FACEP, was presented the 2016 National Excellence in EMS Award during a recent meeting of the EMS State of the Sciences Conference in Dallas, TX. "I am very grateful for the award, and it reinforces my dedication to serve the people who need our Emergency Medical Services. They are a fabulous group of physicians that serve the world’s large EMS organizations that compose the Eagles. To get such recognition from my peers is a great honor." Referred to as "A Gathering of Eagles," the annual conference highlights cutting edge information and advances in EMS research, management issues, and patient care. Dr. Augustine is a long-time leader in EMS, and has served as a firefighter for 34 years. He is the Director of Clinical Operations for USACS. He is also active in national activities in EMS through the American College of Emergency Physicians. Dr. Augustine currently serves as a Medical Director for Fire EMS agencies in Atlanta, GA, Naples, FL, and Dayton, OH.
General News
Feb 8, 2016
Top Clinicians Announced for Mecklenburg
Dr. Timothy Hall and Mary Beth Weaver, PA-C, have been named Top Clinicians for Mecklenburg. Dr. Hall is Chairman at Carolinas HealthCare System in Charlotte and a staff physician at Carolinas HealthCare System University. Weaver is an advanced practice provider at Iredell Memorial Hospital. The award is presented to the physician and APP who demonstrate, not only exceptional patient care, but also have repeatedly gone above and beyond the call to improve the Mecklenburg. Dr. Edward McCutcheon, ED Medical Director at Carolinas HealthCare System University, commented, "Dr. Tim Hall is the model physician and leader we should all emulate. He is consistently in the upper tier for productivity and patient satisfaction. He is always the first to volunteer to help his partners out when a shift needs covered. He even surprisingly shows up in the ED at any of our sites to assist our new providers when they start." "Dr. Hall is an integral part of our leadership's success within CHS as he tirelessly serves on hospital and system wide committees to ensure we have the best prepresentation for USACS. A very well deserved award to one of the nicest guys I've personally been fortunate to work with over the past 15 years," Dr. McCutcheon concluded. Dr. Allin Vesa, ED Medical Director at Iredell Memorial Hospital, said "Mary Beth Weaver is a true role model for our APP program at Iredell. Not only has she demonstrated clinical excellence, but she has also consistently performed in the top tiers for productivity and patient satisfaction. She demonstrates compassion and a solid work ethic, while bringing laughter and positivity to our ED. My overall impression: 'Attitude gives altitude!'" Dr. Hall is no stranger to receiving awards. In 2015, he was named to the list of five top Emergency Medicine Docs by Charlotte Magazine. He has been in Charlotte for several years. He completed his Chemistry BS and medical degree at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. He then trained in emergency medicine in Charlotte and has practiced in the Charlotte area ever since. Dr. Hall is the Chairman at Carolinas HealthCare System University where he served as ED Medical Director from 1996 to 2011 and as past President of the medical staff. He remains active in practice on the CHS University and CHS system-wide and USACS committees to improve the physician experience and patient outcomes. Weaver completed her undergraduate studies at Wofford College in Spartanburg, SC, where she earned a Bachelor of Science in Biology. She earned a Master of Science in Biomedical Sciences from the University of South Carolina School of Medicine in Columbia, SC. She completed her Master of Physician Assistant Studies from Wingate University in Wingate, NC. She is certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants. "I am overwhelmed by the kind things people have said since I've been given this award," said Weaver. It has encouraged me to work harder and be more of an advocate for my patients."
General News
Feb 5, 2016
U.S. Acute Care Solutions Names Steven Eisenberg as General Counsel
US Acute Care Solutions is pleased to introduce Steven Eisenberg as General Counsel. Steve is well-regarded in the health care industry, with over 20 years experience providing strategic transactional and regulatory counsel to clients in the health care industry. Steve joins us from Cardinal Health, where he was Vice President and General Counsel of Cardinal Health at Home,the industry leader in the home delivery of disposable medical supplies. There he headed the legal and compliance departments, led multiple mergers and acquisitions (including the sale of the business to Cardinal Health), and was instrumental in developing the business' overall post-acute strategy. Before joining Cardinal Health at Home's executive team, Steve was a partner at Baker Hostetler, a national law firm, where he practiced corporate and health care law. At Baker Hostetler, Steve provided strategic counsel to clients in the health care industry for transactional, commercial and regulatory matters, including helping clients position themselves to compete in evolving payment models. Clients included physician groups (including hospital-based physician groups), hospitals, health systems, insurers and ancillary providers. Steve earned a Masters of Laws (LLM) degree from the Health Law Program at DePaul University College of Law and a Juris Doctor degree from Cleveland State University – Cleveland-Marshall College of Law. He also holds a Bachelor’s degree in Finance from Miami University. About USACS Established in May 2015 by Emergency Medicine Physicians (EMP) and Welsh, Carson, Anderson Stowe, USACS is focused on becoming the national leader in emergency medicine and hospitalist services.USACS offers emergency medicine groups a strategic partnership by providing business support, industry resources and capital backing. USACS provides high quality emergency care to almost 4 million patients each year at more than 90 hospitals in 20 states, and is aligned with leading hospital systems across the country.
General News
Feb 4, 2016
Dr. Broida Re-appointed to The Joint Commission PTAC
Dr. Broida recently received a re-appointment as an ACEP Representative to The Joint Commission Hospital Professional Technical Advisory Committee (PTAC). The PTAC is an integral part of The Joint Commission’s (TJC) advisory structure. Representing the views of a diverse group of professional associations, PTAC representatives provide expert advice to assist TJC in the development of Standards and Elements of Performance. Dr. Broida serves Director of Risk Management for US Acute Care Solutions. He is the Chief Operating Officer of Physicians Specialty Limited, Risk Retention Group (PSLRRG). Dr. Broida is a board-certified emergency physician with more than 20 years experience. He has been active in emergency physician professional liability insurance since 1989, and possesses a wealth of experience in all aspects of risk management and patient safety. He also has a strong track record of ED operational experience, improving emergency department efficiency, patient satisfaction and profitability.