Addiction Treatment Leader JourneyPure Reduces Relapse with JourneyPure Coaching Program, Adds News Gamification Features to App

JourneyPure, a pioneer in addiction treatment services, announced today that its proprietary JourneyPure Coaching ™ program and technology are promoting higher patient engagement and lower relapse rates compared to industry averages. Through a combination of inpatient facilities, outpatient facilities and proprietary coaching services, JourneyPure delivers a full continuum of integrated, high quality services to assist each patient in becoming and staying healthy.

“JourneyPure Coaching is an innovative, technology-driven program designed to help patients maintain long-term recovery after treatment,” stated JourneyPure CEO and co-founder Kevin Lee. “The program includes services of a designated JourneyPure coach, who is a trained peer support specialist, and an industry-leading app, which JourneyPure provides to patients for one year after treatment at no additional cost. By engaging patients post-treatment, JourneyPure is able to provide support at the earliest signals of relapse, improving clinical outcomes.”

JourneyPure’s recent results show that 94% of patients who were introduced to JourneyPure Coaching during treatment continued to stay connected with JourneyPure, and more than 50% had no indication of substance abuse. JourneyPure’s results compare quite favorably to industry studies indicating that approximately 80% of individuals who receive addiction treatment relapse within a year.

“The JourneyPure Coaching system has been effective in engaging and preventing relapse in our patients, most of whom suffer from co-occurring mental illness and substance abuse disorders,” stated Lee. “JourneyPure’s unique clinical programming and coaching technologies are true differentiators in helping patients to stay healthy and maintain their long-term recovery.”

The innovative JourneyPure Coaching app is introduced during treatment as part of the patient’s daily treatment plan. Each JourneyPure coach monitors assigned patients through the app, helping ensure adherence to the recovery plan post-treatment. The JourneyPure Coaching app includes many valuable features, such as private, HIPAA-compliant real-time messaging between the patient and designated coach, as well as a daily recovery log, nutritional guidance and collaborative care management with local healthcare providers.

“We are adding gamification features to the JourneyPure Coaching app through a rewards system that motivates an individual to want to use JourneyPure Coaching every day. The rewards include electronic tokens such as retail discounts and sweepstakes wins,” added Lee.

As a leading provider in the field of addiction treatment, the experts at JourneyPure are well aware of the challenges individuals face in maintaining sobriety. “Upon leaving a facility after addiction treatment, patients can feel a sense of isolation due to the loss of the therapeutic community they experienced while on-site. Research shows this scenario can lead patients to relapse,” stated Dr. Sam MacMaster, addiction industry pioneer and co-founder, executive vice president and chief clinical officer of JourneyPure. “The JourneyPure Coaching program gives patients the ongoing assistance they need through 24/7 access to recovery support.”

JourneyPure has been rapidly expanding its footprint in regional markets and currently serves patients from across the nation through six inpatient facilities in Tennessee, Kentucky and Florida, as well as numerous sober living homes and outpatient clinics. JourneyPure’s growing base of inpatient facilities includes JourneyPure At The River and JourneyPure Voyage in Murfreesboro, Tennessee; JourneyPure Serenity Network in Knoxville, Tennessee; JourneyPure Emerald Coast in Panama City Beach, Florida; JourneyPure 12 Keys Rehab in Jensen Beach, Florida; and JourneyPure Bowling Green in Bowling Green, Kentucky. JourneyPure is a privately held company with corporate headquarters in Brentwood, Tennessee.

JourneyPure continues to grow through expansion of its existing centers, development of de-novo facilities and acquisition of existing addiction treatment centers. Owners of existing centers benefit from industry-leading operational tools and technologies, as well as access to expansion capital.

About JourneyPure
JourneyPure is a leading provider of innovative addiction treatment services with an emphasis on treating co-occurring mental illness and substance abuse disorders. Through a combination of inpatient facilities, outpatient facilities and proprietary coaching services and technologies, JourneyPure delivers a full continuum of integrated, high quality services to assist each patient in becoming and staying healthy. Led by a highly accomplished team of industry experts, JourneyPure is a privately held company headquartered in Brentwood, Tennessee. For more information, visit www.journeypure.com or call 1-888-287-3259.

JourneyPure Emerges as Leader in Addiction Treatment Industry, Rapidly Expands Innovative Treatment Facilities and Proprietary Coaching Services

JourneyPure, a leading provider of addiction treatment services, is pleased to announce that it has rapidly expanded its treatment network to meet the needs of patients from across the nation. Through a combination of inpatient facilities, outpatient facilities and proprietary coaching services, JourneyPure delivers a full continuum of integrated, high quality services to assist each patient in becoming and staying healthy. Led by a team of seasoned industry experts, JourneyPure is a privately held company headquartered in Brentwood, Tennessee.

“The JourneyPure team has pioneered truly unique and personalized addiction treatment services for adults, most of whom suffer from co-occurring mental illness and substance abuse disorders,” stated JourneyPure CEO and co-founder Kevin Lee. “Our growing base of alumni can attest to the fact that JourneyPure’s innovative approach is very effective in meeting the needs of men and women recovering from addiction.”

“JourneyPure’s growth has been driven by the use of evidence-based, proven intervention techniques while ensuring that each patient receives the appropriate level of care needed for a lasting recovery,” said Lee. “In addition to JourneyPure’s core strength in caring for individuals with a dual diagnosis, another key differentiator is JourneyPure Coaching™, which includes a proprietary app that patients use post-treatment at no additional cost to connect with their coach and manage their long-term recovery.”

“Our flexible payment model has created demand for JourneyPure’s services in that it allows the company to accept patients who are clinically appropriate but have different types of insurance coverage,” added Lee. “Additionally, JourneyPure is executing value-based contracting now and has seen significant interest in this payment model from insurers.”

The JourneyPure team is comprised of nationally recognized thought leaders with decades of experience in the industry. Co-founder and CEO Kevin Lee has created and led healthcare businesses for more than 30 years, most recently as founder and CEO of Polaris Hospital Company, which developed specialty hospitals providing psychiatric services and physical medicine/rehabilitation services. JourneyPure was co-founded by Dr. Sam MacMaster, an addiction industry pioneer who serves as executive vice president and chief clinical officer.

JourneyPure has been rapidly expanding its footprint in regional markets and currently serves patients from across the nation through six inpatient facilities in Tennessee, Kentucky and Florida, as well as two sober living homes and numerous outpatient clinics. As a result of the growth in number of patients served, JourneyPure is expanding the capacity of four of its six residential facilities.

The company’s current base of inpatient facilities includes JourneyPure At The River and JourneyPure Voyage in Murfreesboro, Tennessee; JourneyPure Emerald Coast in Panama City Beach, Florida; JourneyPure 12 Keys Rehab in Jensen Beach, Florida; JourneyPure Bowling Green in Bowling Green, Kentucky; and JourneyPure Serenity Network in Knoxville, Tennessee.

JourneyPure’s leadership team and unique vision have led to a robust pipeline of opportunities to develop de-novo facilities as well as partner with owners of existing addiction treatment centers. For operators who share JourneyPure’s passion for helping people and desire to expand services, the experienced JourneyPure team offers operational tools and assistance in adding value as well as access to expansion capital.

About JourneyPure
JourneyPure is a leading provider of innovative addiction treatment services with an emphasis on treating co-occurring mental illness and substance abuse disorders. Through a combination of inpatient facilities, outpatient facilities and proprietary coaching services, JourneyPure delivers a full continuum of integrated, high quality services to assist each patient in becoming and staying healthy. Led by a highly accomplished team of industry experts, JourneyPure is a privately held company headquartered in Brentwood, Tennessee. For more information, visit www.journeypure.com or call 1-888-287-3259.

TeleHealth Solutions Partners with Upper Midwest Telehealth Resource Center, Will Provide Consulting Focused on Optimizing and Procuring Telehealth Resources

TeleHealth Solutions announced today that it has signed a partnership agreement to provide consulting services to customers of the Upper Midwest Telehealth Resource Center (UMTRC). TeleHealth Solutions is a vendor-agnostic consultancy that addresses every step involved in planning, procuring and optimizing telehealth programs.

UMTRC provides a single point of contact for telehealth resources across Illinois, Indiana, Michigan and Ohio. The organization’s resources include educational and outreach presentations, individualized technical assistance, facilitation, connections to local or distant providers, archived resources via its website and project staff.

“Telehealth helps to equalize access to quality care, reduce the costs of providing that care and improve patient satisfaction levels and outcomes,” said Becky Sanders, Program Director, UMTRC. “Our program has generated so much demand among providers in the four states we serve that we needed to bring in additional expertise and support.”

Sanders continued, “TeleHealth Solutions gives us access to highly experienced professionals with a deep understanding of telehealth systems and solutions. We especially like the fact that they are vendor agnostic, so they can optimize existing resources or evaluate new solutions without any bias. The result is the best possible solution for our stakeholders.”
There are two tiers of assistance available from UMTRC:

  • Tier 1: Call or email any time to learn more about the program and discuss the telehealth landscape.
  • Tier 2: Each client receives up to 10 hours of free technical assistance per year.
  • For additional assistance beyond Tier 2: A client may wish to inquire about engaging the UMTRC for consultative services.

TeleHealth Solutions’ expertise includes in-depth understanding of both workflow and technology, the two major components of a telemedicine system. From system assessment to implementation, system integration to ongoing support, TeleHealth Solutions combines a keen understanding of stakeholder needs with a broad knowledge of available technology and solutions.

“The variables in telehealth are constantly shifting due to advances in technology and changes in regulatory compliance,” said Ned Thurman, Chief Executive Officer of TeleHealth Solutions. “We bring an objective viewpoint supported by years of experience with a wide range of customers to help ensure satisfaction among all of an organization’s stakeholders.”

About TeleHealth Solutions
TeleHealth Solutions supports every aspect of adding or enhancing telemedicine programs for healthcare providers, including healthcare systems, hospitals, physician practices and clinics, as well as non-traditional users such as correctional facilities and schools. The experts at TeleHealth Solutions serve as a vendor-agnostic collaborative partner for organizations implementing a new telehealth network, assessing opportunities, updating technology, leveraging existing technology or optimizing a current program. For more information, visit www.telehealthsolutions.us.

About Upper Midwest Telehealth Resource Center
The Upper Midwest Telehealth Resource Center (UMTRC) is a consortium of active telehealth organizations, headed by the Indiana Rural Health Association (IRHA). The UMTRC provides a comprehensive set of telehealth clinical and technical assistance throughout the states of Illinois, Indiana, Michigan and Ohio. As a federally funded program, UMTRC is required to place a priority on assistance to Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) grantees interested in establishing or expanding a telehealth program, including, but not limited to, Office of Advancement for Telehealth (OAT) Telehealth Network, Community Health Centers and the Federal Office of Rural Health Policy grantees. Requests for assistance can be submitted using the UMTRC website Contact Form, calling 855-283-3734 ext. 232, or emailing info@umtrc.org. For more information, visit www.umtrc.org.

Faros Healthcare to Provide Artificial Intelligence Tools to Behavioral Healthcare Leader Centerstone

Faros Healthcare, a provider of artificial intelligence (AI) and data analytics solutions, today announced the addition of Centerstone, one of the nation’s largest nonprofit providers of behavioral healthcare, to the company’s growing customer base. Providers use the Faros real-time, predictive analytics platform for complex health treatments, accessing the AI tools to help determine the clinical treatment path that will deliver the best outcome at the optimum cost for a specific patient.

“We are honored that our technology is being used by Centerstone Tennessee to direct optimal care to chronically ill patients in the state − those with serious and persistent mental illness,” said Jim Stefansic, PhD, MBA, CEO of Faros. “As a data-driven organization that uses our technology, Centerstone will be well-prepared to thrive in the state’s behavioral health program known as Tennessee Health Link and other value-based reimbursement programs that will be prevalent in Tennessee.”

As one of the nation’s largest providers of behavioral healthcare, Centerstone offers a full range of mental health services, substance use treatment and intellectual and developmental disabilities services in Florida, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky and Tennessee. Faros will be working with Centerstone Tennessee to assist with treatment of patients enrolled in TennCare, the state’s Medicaid program.

“As the State of Tennessee continues to advance value-based care, we are excited to use Faros’ technology to inform the best treatment options for the optimal clinical outcome and cost,” said Robert N. Vero, EdD, CEO, Centerstone Tennessee. “The Faros artificial intelligence platform complements the clinical judgement of our staff by helping to guide the right treatment for each specific patient.”

The Faros technology is ideal for those engaged in risk-based contracts, including accountable care organizations (ACOs) and providers in gainsharing agreements that require advanced algorithms to deliver actionable results that address specific problems. In particular, Faros is focused on care beyond the clinic through care coordination and case management, since healthcare organizations must closely monitor and improve health on an ongoing basis for complex conditions such as behavioral health.

About Faros Healthcare
Providers use the Faros Healthcare real-time, predictive analytics platform for complex health treatments, accessing the artificial intelligence (AI) tools to help determine the clinical treatment path that will deliver the best outcome at the optimum cost for a specific patient. The company’s groundbreaking technology has increased outcomes by 40% while decreasing cost by 40%. Faros’ solutions are ideal for those engaged in risk-based contracts, including accountable care organizations (ACOs) and providers in gainsharing agreements that require advanced algorithms to deliver actionable results that address specific problems. For more information about Faros, visit www.farosheath.com.

About Centerstone
Centerstone is a national, private, not-for-profit 501(c)(3) healthcare organization. It provides a comprehensive scope of behavioral health services to people and communities in Florida, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky and Tennessee. Additionally, it offers specialized life skills development, employment and housing services for adults in southern Illinois with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The organization offers a range of services and supports nationwide to service members, veterans and their loved ones, helping them to lead healthy and fulfilling lives beyond military service. Centerstone also operates the Centerstone Foundation, Centerstone Research Institute, Advantage Behavioral Health, Centerstone Military Services and Centerstone Health Partners. For more information about Centerstone, please call 888-291-4357 or visit www.centerstone.org.

Marquee Dental Partners Acquires Nashville Family Dentistry, Continues Expansion in the Mid-South

Marquee Dental Partners, a leading dental support organization, today announced an affiliation agreement with Nashville Family Dentistry. Founded by Jeremy D. Elliott, DMD, Nashville Family Dentistry is a general dentistry practice serving the needs of individuals and families. By providing dentists with both the support and clinical autonomy they need to succeed, Marquee Dental enables them to focus their attention on providing the best oral healthcare services possible.

“We are pleased to support Dr. Elliott and the team at Nashville Family Dentistry in meeting the dental needs of the community and look forward to our partnership. Nashville Family Dentistry has built a tremendous reputation of providing quality dental services and developing excellent patient relationships,” said Marquee Dental CEO James Usdan. “We are particularly impressed with the practice’s focus on preventative care and education, which are so critical to optimal dental health.”

From a patient perspective, the transition will be seamless. Dr. Elliott will continue to be actively involved in the practice. Marquee Dental places heavy emphasis on dentists’ clinical autonomy and will leave in place the practice’s dentists and staff.

“With Marquee Dental, we have found a partner that shares our commitment and values in serving the dental needs of our patients,” said Dr. Elliott. “The depth of experience in Marquee’s team will support the administrative aspects of our rapidly growing practice, enabling our dental care team to focus our time on serving patients and providing the highest level of dental services using conservative, state-of-the-art procedures.”

The Marquee Dental team is led by CEO James Usdan, a seasoned executive who has served as CEO of three public companies and five private equity-backed firms. Usdan has decades of experience in the dental industry and has led or served as a board member of four dental service companies.

Marquee has grown rapidly since its formation in 2015, initially focusing in the Mid-South. Marquee Dental affiliates with dental offices and group practices in growth markets that have a history of providing high quality care.

About Marquee Dental Partners
Marquee Dental is a premier dental support organization dedicated to making dentists and their patients the priority. By providing dentists with both the support and the clinical autonomy they need to succeed, Marquee enables them to focus their attention on providing the best oral healthcare services possible. Led by a team of highly accomplished industry veterans, the privately held company is based in Nashville, Tenn. For more information, visit www.marqueedentalpartners.com.

Artificial Intelligence Leader Faros Healthcare Names David E. Young Chairman of the Board

Faros Healthcare, a rapidly growing provider of artificial intelligence (AI) and data analytics solutions, today announced that it has named healthcare thought leader David E. Young, MBA, as Chairman of the Board. Healthcare providers use the Faros real-time, predictive analytics platform for complex health treatments, accessing the AI tools to help determine the clinical treatment path that will deliver the best outcome at the optimum cost for a specific patient. Faros’ groundbreaking technology has increased outcomes by 40% while decreasing cost by 40%.

“David Young is a proven leader in the use of technology to deliver healthcare in a variety of settings. His expertise and guidance will be invaluable as Faros delivers our solutions to an increasing number of healthcare organizations,” said Jim Stefansic, PhD, MBA, President and Chief Executive Officer of Faros.

A seasoned healthcare leader, entrepreneur and educator, Mr. Young has more than three decades of experience in large and small organizations, as well as in developing many startup companies. His background includes telemedicine initiatives in Autism, child and adolescent behavioral care, as well as the corrections and long-term care fields. Most recently President and Chief Operating Officer of MindCare Solutions, Young has served in roles including CEO of the largest behavioral health authority in the state of Texas and Assistant Professor Health Services Administration at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center. Mr. Young received his MBA from the University of Dallas and bachelor’s degree from Samford University.

“I am honored to be elected to Chair the Board of Directors of Faros Healthcare. Faros’ artificial intelligence software brings clear direction to healthcare entities as they seek to contain costs while ensuring quality of care is maintained,” said Young. “I have seen and employed various technologies used in healthcare to improve care, but I am convinced the use of artificial intelligence will create a sea of change in care delivery, and I am delighted to be part of that change.”

Faros’ customers include healthcare providers engaged in risk-based contracts, such as accountable care organizations (ACOs) and providers in gainsharing agreements that require advanced algorithms to deliver actionable results that address specific problems. In particular, Faros is focused on care beyond the clinic through case management, since healthcare organizations must closely monitor and improve health on an ongoing basis for complex conditions such as behavioral health.

About Faros Healthcare
Providers use the Faros Healthcare real-time, predictive analytics platform for complex health treatments, accessing the artificial intelligence (AI) tools to help determine the clinical treatment path that will deliver the best outcome at the optimum cost for a specific patient. The company’s groundbreaking technology has increased outcomes by 40% while decreasing cost by 40%. Faros’ solutions are ideal for those engaged in risk-based contracts, including accountable care organizations (ACOs) and providers in gainsharing agreements that require advanced algorithms to deliver actionable results that address specific problems. For more information about Faros, visit www.farosheath.com.

PRSM Healthcare Delivers Unique Patient Recall Service to Improve the Health of GI Practices and Their Patients

Many gastroenterology (GI) practices across the country are awakening to the fact that they are having problems with patient recall. The reality is that at many practices only 15-20% of patients return for their colonoscopy at the recommended time.

Hunter Phillips, CEO of PRSM Healthcare, recognized the problem in 2011 and realized that an outsourced service combining leading-edge technology with a highly skilled recall team offered a win/win solution: more patients would receive colonoscopies when scheduled while practices would benefit from conducting more procedures and improving patient care. That was the inception of PRSM Healthcare, which has become the national leader in the GI recall space.

“We thought we were doing a good job on recall procedures,” says Bergein F. Overholt, MD, of his three-location GI practice, Gastrointestinal Associates, in Knoxville, Tennessee. “But when we took an in-depth look, we discovered we were not reaching a large percentage of patients.”
Dr. Overholt turned to PRSM for help.

“PRSM provides a service that reduced the number of phone calls, improved the accuracy and results of our patient recall process, the number of procedures and our revenues. Most importantly, it improved the quality of care that we provide,” says Dr. Overholt.

Healthier Patients
Colorectal cancer is the third most commonly diagnosed cancer as well as the third leading cause of cancer death in both men and women in the U.S. The American Cancer Society estimates that about 136,830 people were diagnosed with colorectal cancer in 2014, and about 50,310 people died from the disease.

While screening has the potential to prevent colorectal cancer by detecting precancerous growths, only 59% of people age 50 or older received colorectal cancer testing in 2010.

Stronger Bottom Lines
Physician practices continue to struggle with new value-based care models and shrinking reimbursement. Missed colonoscopies and endoscopies offer an important revenue source that few practices can afford to ignore.

“We went to one practice that had just 19% of its patients coming back to the office for their colonoscopy,” says Phillips. “Once we started working with them, their compliance number jumped to 51%. We typically can increase patient presentation by at least 30% in the first year we work with a practice, with sustained increases in future years as well.”

Reaching the patient to schedule a procedure takes time and persistence that an already stretched GI practice staff often doesn’t have. Contact data often is conflicting, inaccurate or out of date, and staff members face competing practice priorities and an ever-increasing documentation burden for the patients who do come into the office.

Combining proprietary technology, advanced analytics and a focused, skilled staff, PRSM Healthcare engages patients due for a colonoscopy or other procedure using phone, mail and text. And PRSM can schedule with patients directly into the practice schedule at times when people have the greatest likelihood of being at home, which is often not during practice business hours.

“We believe so strongly in the value we deliver to GI practices that we don’t get paid until the patient actually shows up for the appointment,” according to Phillips. “We also document all efforts, helping practices achieve regulatory compliance and reduce malpractice liability.”

PRSM Healthcare has grown rapidly since its inception, continuing to expand its national footprint. As the leader in patient recall solutions, PRSM serves practices across the country with its proprietary technology and expert staff.

About PRSM Healthcare
PRSM Healthcare solves the gastroenterology (GI) practice challenge of patients who fail to return for follow-up endoscopy visits by providing complete patient recall solutions proven to improve practice efficiency, enhance quality, increase revenue, reduce liability and seamlessly support the GI practice through the entire recall process. As the leading provider of GI procedure recall services, PRSM has a proven history of increasing recall presentations by 30% or more. Learn more at www.PRSMhealthcare.com.

MedQuest Associates Acquires Diagnostic Imaging Center in Alabama

MedQuest Associates, which owns and operates Mobile Open MRI in Mobile, Alabama, has acquired Suburban Radiology, a well-established diagnostic imaging center offering MRI and CT services in Mobile. Rife Huckabee, MD, founder of Suburban Radiology, will become a professional radiology partner to Mobile Open MRI going forward.

MedQuest began as an owner/operator of outpatient imaging centers more than two decades ago. In recent years, the company has used its deep understanding of how to create value in outpatient imaging by bringing best practices to hospitals and health systems. Through its comprehensive joint venture, management and consulting services, MedQuest improves performance and profitability of both hospital-based and freestanding imaging operations.

Mobile Open MRI has been a leading provider of outpatient MRI services in the Mobile area since 1997 and has relocated to Suburban Radiology’s location at 6576 Airport Blvd. to consolidate the operations of the two facilities.

“We are very excited about the opportunity to join with Suburban Radiology to expand and enhance the diagnostic imaging services we offer to patients, physicians and payers in the Mobile community,” said Bruce Elder, CEO of MedQuest. “We are also pleased to welcome Dr. Rife Huckabee as our new professional radiology partner. We are confident that this investment will position us as the premier provider of outpatient imaging in the area.”

“By leveraging the resources, experienced personnel and unequaled reputation of Mobile Open MRI with my established presence as a radiologist locally, we are better able to make a meaningful impact together with an unequaled dedication to excellence in patient care,” stated Dr. Huckabee. “On a more personal level, partnering with MedQuest allows me to continue striving to provide patients and their physicians with the best imaging experience conceivable.”

About MedQuest Associates
MedQuest is a leading owner, operator and manager of diagnostic imaging facilities and hospital radiology services, with a network of nearly 50 imaging centers and 14 acute care hospital radiology departments under management. As one of the nation’s most experienced outpatient imaging partners, MedQuest also provides comprehensive services, including outpatient imaging management and joint venture (JV), referring physician engagement and service line performance consulting. Serving health systems, hospitals and imaging centers nationwide, MedQuest draws upon decades of operational experience and industry knowledge to deliver comprehensive guidance and solutions that increase revenue and optimize operations, while improving quality and the patient experience. MedQuest’s industry-leading proprietary systems and processes create an unrivaled value proposition for its partners. Learn more at www.mqradiology.com.

Marquee Dental Partners Completes Acquisition of Dental Practice in Bowling Green, Kentucky

Marquee Dental Partners , a leading dental support organization, today announced that it has entered an affiliation agreement with Tom P. Carter, DDS General Dentistry, a practice based in Bowling Green, Kentucky.

For many dentistry practices in today’s market, the pressures of performing administrative and billing functions distract them from focusing their attention where it’s needed most: their patients. By providing dentists with both the support and clinical autonomy they need, Marquee Dental enables them to focus their attention of providing the best oral healthcare services possible.

“We are honored to partner with Dr. Tom Carter and his practice, which have been serving the Bowling Green community for nearly three decades,” said Marquee Dental CEO James Usdan. “We are extremely impressed with the long-standing dedication of Dr. Carter and his staff in providing patient-friendly, quality care using the latest dentistry innovations.”

From a patient perspective, the transition will be seamless. Marquee Dental places heavy emphasis on dentists’ clinical autonomy and will leave in place the practice’s dentists and staff. Dr. Carter will continue to be actively involved in the practice.

“We are pleased to partner with Marquee Dental, which shares our vision in serving the Bowling Green community,” said Dr. Carter. “In our growing practice, maximizing efficiency is more important than ever. By handling the business aspects of our practice, Marquee will enable us to focus on providing the highest quality of patient care.”

Marquee Dental affiliates with dental offices and group practices that have a history of providing high quality care and are based in growth markets. The company has grown rapidly since its formation in 2015, initially focusing in the Mid-South.

The experienced Marquee Dental team is led by CEO James Usdan, a seasoned executive who has served as CEO of three public companies and five private equity-backed firms. Usdan has decades of experience in the dental industry and has led or served as a board member of four dental service companies.

About Marquee Dental Partners
Marquee Dental is a premier dental support organization dedicated to making dentists and their patients the priority. By providing dentists with both the support and the clinical autonomy they need to succeed, Marquee enables them to focus their attention on providing the best oral healthcare services possible. Led by a team of highly accomplished industry veterans, the privately held company is based in Nashville, Tennessee. For more information, visit www.marqueedentalpartners.com.

Webinar on Reducing Hospital Outmigration, Competing with Brand Names to be Moderated by Aegis Health Group and DHG Healthcare

Losing customers is always top of mind for any business, and hospitals are not immune to this phenomenon. Yet when the topic of patient outmigration comes up, often there is a lack of understanding about why patients leave and about effective strategies that can be used to address retention.

A complimentary webinar hosted by Aegis Health Group and DHG Healthcare explores how hospitals can successfully stem outmigration and its impact on the bottom line in a competitive marketplace. Webinar participants will hear firsthand from hospital executives who are using various strategies to reduce outmigration and to increase retention throughout the care continuum.

The hour-long webinar, “Outmigration – Competing with Brand Names,” begins at 1:00 pm EDT/ 12:00pm CDT on Thursday, September 29. Participants must pre-register at https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/3087122263891791108.

“Outmigration affects nearly all providers in some fashion,” says co-moderator Phil Suiter, President and CEO of Aegis Health Group. “Whether it is the perception of ’bigger is better,’ referral patterns by physicians, imaging, directed contracting, access or other factors, providers must understand how to address market share that is shifting away from them to their competitors located in the same market or elsewhere.”

Hospital leaders from across the nation that will share their strategies to curb outmigration include:

  • Pat Board, President & CEO, Union Health System – Terre Haute, Indiana
  • Vicki Dallmann-Papke, Director, ProHealth Works & Population Health Management, ProHealth Care – Waukesha, Wisconsin
  • Aaron Lewis, VP Strategic Growth, RCCH Healthcare Partners – Brentwood, Tennessee

“We are honored to have an esteemed panel of hospital leaders who will share their firsthand knowledge and successes regarding outmigration,” said co-moderator Kevin Locke, Partner, DHG Healthcare. “Healthcare industry trends impacting outmigration will be highlighted as well, including payer and employer contracting, mergers and acquisitions, provider partnerships and increased consumerism.”

Participants in the webinar will gain an understanding of the following topics:

  • Using physician network development and employer relationship management as a means to curb outmigration
  • Strategies and specific approaches utilized by physician specialists and local employers
  • Potential ways of leveraging IT platforms and analytic capabilities to identify outmigration patterns
  • Structuring strategic partnerships with tertiary/quaternary organizations to effectively remain independent and prevent losing market share
  • How to identify and cultivate relationships with consumers outside of a traditional healthcare setting

For more information about this complimentary webinar, please visit https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/3087122263891791108.

About Aegis Health Group
For 27 years, Aegis Health Group has assisted hundreds of hospitals and health systems with proven-effective employer engagement, population health and physician relationship solutions. Its award-winning employer engagement and population health strategies enable hospitals to grow market share, reduce outmigration and increase revenue by identifying the health risks of local employees and consumers within the community. Complementing this is Aegis’ data-driven physician relationship management solution that strategically aligns hospitals and their medical staff in a way that drives service-line growth, increases referrals, enhances patient care and provides timely issue resolution. Further information about Aegis Health Group, a privately held company based in Brentwood, Tennessee is available at www.AegisGroup.com.

About DHG Healthcare
DHG Healthcare, the national healthcare practice of Dixon Hughes Goodman LLP, is a leading professional services firm serving the healthcare industry and is ranked by Modern Healthcare as the 7th largest privately-held consulting firm in the nation. Spanning the broader healthcare ecosystem, our clients share the common challenge of successfully navigating the unparalleled amount of federal, state and market-driven reform underway in the U.S. Our services in the consulting, assurance and tax domains are purposefully designed to assist our clients in their journey to risk capability. Creating institutional value is a critical focus as our clients define their strategic approach, execute on transformational plans, and manage the financial health and sustainability of their organizations. Learn more about the services and people of DHG Healthcare at www.dhgllp.com/healthcare.