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Press Release
Nov 15, 2019
USACS Names Robert Coward and Kedrick Adkins Members of the Board
CANTON, Ohio, November 15, 2019 – US Acute Care Solutions (USACS) today announced it has named Robert Coward and Kedrick Adkins to its Board of Directors. Long-serving board member Rick Willett has stepped down from the Board. Robert Coward has been named Vice Chairman of the Board for USACS and has a long history of leading physician services healthcare companies. Mr. Coward served as President of Sheridan Healthcare, where he worked for 23 years. Kedrick Adkins, named as a director and Chair of the Audit Committee, retired as Chief Financial Officer of the Mayo Clinic in 2017, and before that was the President of Integrated Services for Trinity Health. “Robert and Kedrick will make significant additions to the Board,” said James Frary, Chief Executive Officer of USACS. “Both are well-respected healthcare leaders, proven supporters of a patient-focused mission, and both bring tremendous knowledge and experience related to the growth opportunity unique to USACS.” Rick Willett joined the Board at the formation of USACS in May 2015. Executive Board Chairman, Dr. Dominic J. Bagnoli said, “Rick has been an outstanding board member and his operational expertise was vital to our formation and our growth. I and all the physician-owners of USACS are grateful to Rick for his service to our group.” About USACS Founded by emergency medicine physician groups in Colorado, Florida, Maryland, Ohio and Texas and capital partner Welsh, Carson, Anderson Stowe, USACS is the national leader in physician-owned integrated acute care, including emergency medicine, hospitalist and observation services. USACS provides high-quality care to over 6 million patients annually at more than 220 locations and is aligned with leading hospital systems across the country. ### Media Contact Marty Richmond Corporate Communications Department US Acute Care Solutions 330.493.4443 x1406 [email protected]
General News
Sep 19, 2019
USACS to Exhibit at ACEP19 Scientific Assembly This October
US Acute Care Solutions (USACS) is returning to exhibit at the ACEP19 Scientific Assembly at the Colorado Convention Center Oct. 27 - Oct. 30. Each year, thousands of emergency medicine professionals gather from around the world to attend the world’s largest EM conference put on by the American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP). Last year, the annual assembly experienced record-breaking attendance for its 50th anniversary, with nearly 7,500 attendees. Attendance is expected to reach 9,000 this year. The conference brings new ways to learn, networking opportunities and tools to enhance your specialty, with more than 300 educational courses and labs. If attending, visit the US Acute Care Solutions team at booth 1621.
Press Release
Jul 29, 2019
US Acute Care Solutions Expands Integrated Acute Care Practice in Maryland
CANTON, Ohio, July 29, 2019 – US Acute Care Solutions (USACS) today announced it will begin providing Integrated Acute Care (IAC) services at Adventist HealthCare Shady Grove Medical Center in Rockville, Maryland. USACS is adding hospitalist and ICU services in addition to its current emergency medicine services. The expanded partnership begins July 29, 2019. The partnership marks another Maryland expansion of the rapidly-growing IAC program at USACS. Integrated Acute Care brings emergency and hospital medicine services together as one team with one purpose: seamless, quality patient care across the entire acute care episode. "The USACS IAC program continues to grow as the model of choice for hospitals interested in improving quality and patient satisfaction, which is clearly aligned with the mission of Shady Grove,” said Dr. Michael Cetta, Chief of Integrated Acute Care Services at USACS. “By placing both emergency and IAC services under a single, accountable team of physician-owners, Shady Grove patients will benefit.” The USACS model of Integrated Acute Care builds on the USACS commitment to physician ownership by creating a single, accountable team of physician leaders responsible for continual improvement of patient care throughout the patient's stay, from entrance into the Emergency Department until discharge, and even beyond. The model has led to improvements in key quality metrics, particularly thoserelated to patient experience. # # # About USACS Founded by emergency medicine physician groups in Colorado, Florida, Maryland, Ohio and Texas and capital partner Welsh, Carson, Anderson Stowe, USACS is the national leader in physician-owned integrated acute care, including emergency medicine, hospitalist and observation services. USACS provides high-quality emergency and hospitalist care to over 6 million patients annually at more than 220 locations and is aligned with leading hospital systems across the country. Visitusacs.comto learn more. Media Contact Marty Richmond Corporate Communications Director US Acute Care Solutions 330.493.4443 x1406 [email protected]
General News
May 28, 2019
Change Management Specialist Mary Jo Snyder Named Senior Vice President of Operations for US Acute Care Solutions
CANTON, Ohio, May 28, 2019 – US Acute Care Solutions (USACS) today named Mary Jo Snyder, RN, MSN, MBA, as its new Senior Vice President of Operations. Snyder has previously served USACS as President of its Clinical Resource Group, which has supported USACS sites across the country with difficult process improvement implementations, new site startups, and in tackling difficult change management problems. Prior to that, she was CEO of Echo Consulting Group, LLC, which provided consulting services to organizations and healthcare systems across the United States. Echo Consulting Group merged into USACS in 2018. “In my nearly ten years working with USACS, I have seen its leaders change with the times, always committed to continual improvement and with a focus on group’s mission of caring for patients," said Snyder“I’m excited at the opportunity to help lead operations and support our providers as USACS continues to grow into a truly world-class organization." Prior to Echo Consulting Group, Snyder brought decades of experience in senior leadership roles in multiple organizations. Snyder holds a Bachelor and Masters of Science in Nursing and a Masters in Business Administration from University of Illinois at Chicago. # # # About USACS Founded by emergency medicine physician groups in Colorado, Florida, Maryland, Ohio and Texas and capital partner Welsh, Carson, Anderson Stowe, USACS is the national leader in physician-owned integrated acute care, including emergency medicine, hospitalist and observation services. USACS provides high-quality emergency and hospitalist care to over 6 million patients annually at more than 220 locations and is aligned with leading hospital systems across the country. Visitusacs.comto learn more. Media Contact Marty Richmond Corporate Communications Director US Acute Care Solutions 330.493.4443 x1406 [email protected]
General News
May 21, 2019
US Acute Care Solutions To Host Inaugural Senior Resident Forum; All-Expense Awards Available
CANTON, Ohio, May 21, 2019 – US Acute Care Solutions announced today that it will host its inaugural Senior Resident Forum in Washington, D.C. on September 3-4, 2019, to aid graduating physicians in achieving success in their careers, finances, and lives. The forum will take place at the Grand Hyatt Washington located at 1000 H St. N.W., Washington, D.C. 20001. To apply for an all-expense scholarship or to learn more details, please visitusacs.com/sr-resident-forum. Topics include the landscape of acute care, clinical efficiency, healthcare innovations, financial literacy, emotional intelligence in the hospital, career risks, and more – all designed to offer residents guidance from the top physicians in their field. Senior residents (graduating in 2020) are also invited to the USACS group social event and part of the USACS Assembly as an opportunity to network with attending physicians and experience the legendary culture of US Acute Care Solutions. About USACS Founded by emergency medicine physician groups in Colorado, Florida, Maryland, Ohio and Texas and capital partner Welsh, Carson, Anderson Stowe, USACS is the national leader in physician-owned integrated acute care, including emergency medicine, hospitalist and observation services. USACS provides high-quality emergency and hospitalist care to over 6 million patients annually at more than 220 locations and is aligned with leading hospital systems across the country. Visitusacs.comto learn more. Media Contact Travis Ulmer, MD, FACEP Vice President Marketing Recruiting US Acute Care Solutions 330.493.4443 ext. 1317 [email protected]
Press Release
May 13, 2019
Managing Hospitalist Services for Glendale Memorial Hospital
NEW PARTNERSHIP FOCUSES ON IMPROVING QUALITY TO ENHANCE CLINICAL OUTCOMES, PROCESS EFFICIENCIES, AND PATIENT SATISFACTION (CONCORD, CALIFORNIA, USA) Dignity Health – Glendale Memorial Hospital and Health Center (GMHHC) has selected VEP Healthcare (Operating as US Acute Care Solutions as of June 2021) to manage its hospitalist services. The group has a proven track record of improving hospitalist services in major urban, smaller community, and rural hospitals nationwide. They collaborate closely with partner hospitals to improve core measure compliance, meet targets for patient length of stay and for care protocols and outcomes across specific disease categories, such as Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disorder (COPD), congestive heart failure, diabetes, sepsis, pneumonia, and more. Their hospitalist solutions also focus on enhancing hospitals’ patient admission and discharge procedures and on fostering multidisciplinary care protocols. Established in 1926, GMHHC is accredited by The Joint Commission, the leading accrediting body for health care organizations in the US. GMHHC is a 334-licensed bed facility with 1,000 employees, approximately 500 physicians from all major specialties, and a dedicated team of 400 volunteers. As part of Dignity Health, the hospital offers a full range of services, including the Colorectal Surgery Institute, the Marcia Ray Breast Center, emergency care, cardiovascular services, orthopedic and spine care, and more. GMHHC is a 2019 Five-Star Recipient in Cardiac, Gastrointestinal, and Orthopedic procedures, following this year’s evaluation from Healthgrades®. “Our mission is to deliver compassionate, high-quality, affordable health services in a safe environment to all of our patients. Our new partnership enables us to fulfill our mission more effectively than ever before.” | Jill Welton, GMHHC Hospital President President of USACS West Region Steven Maron, MD, adds, “We are excited to partner with the professionals at Dignity Health – Glendale Memorial Hospital and Health Center. We look forward to a close collaboration dedicated to providing exceptional hospitalist services to the community.” About Dignity Health – Glendale Memorial Hospital and Health Center Founded in 1926, Glendale Memorial Hospital and Health Center is a 334-bed, acute care, nonprofit, community hospital located in Glendale, California. The hospital offers a full complement of services, including its award-winning heart center, the colorectal surgery institute, and a gastrointestinal program. It is also a Los Angeles County-approved primary stroke center. The hospital shares a legacy of humankindness with Dignity Health, one of the nation’s five largest health care systems.
Press Release
Dec 6, 2018
US Acute Care Solutions Names Dr. Jennifer Bradstreet Vice President of Southwest Region
AUSTIN, Texas, December 6, 2018 – US Acute Care Solutions (USACS) today named Dr. Jennifer Bradstreet Vice President of its Southwest Region effective January 1, 2019. Most recently, Dr. Bradstreet served as the System Director for Lake Health Emergency Departments near Cleveland, Ohio. She is a board member of the USACS National Clinical Governance Board. Dr. Bradstreet has served in leadership for over 10 years with a strong focus on continuous process improvement, talent development, quality and patient experience. She has successfully led teams in both academic and community environments, from freestanding EDs to large trauma centers. As a regional vice president serving the southern portion of the region, Dr. Bradstreet will provide medical and administrative leadership necessary to support the efforts of individual site medical directors. In collaboration with the leadership and staff of USACS Southwest, she will oversee the quality and effectiveness of each medical director while providing the resources and direction required to maintain the highest-quality patient care. Dr. Bradstreet said, “I am very excited for the opportunity to join my new colleagues in Texas. I am grateful for the trust our leadership has afforded me, and together with my physician colleagues, APPs and administrators we will strive to provide the same excellent care this region has demonstrated year after year.” A board-certified emergency physician, Dr. Bradstreet is a Fellow of the American College of Emergency Physicians. She earned her bachelor's degree in Biology from New York University and attended Temple University School of Medicine. She completed her residency in emergency medicine at Drexel University and is a graduate of the USACS Scholars Program. About USACS Founded by emergency medicine physician groups in Colorado, Florida, Maryland, Ohio and Texas and capital partner Welsh, Carson, Anderson Stowe, USACS is the national leader in physician-owned integrated acute care, including emergency medicine, hospitalist and observation services. USACS provides high-quality emergency and hospitalist care to over 6 million patients annually at more than 200 locations and is aligned with leading hospital systems across the country. Visitusacs.comto learn more. Media Contact Marty Richmond Corporate Communications Director US Acute Care Solutions 330.493.4443 x1406 [email protected]