NMHS Partners with MedQuest Associates on The Imaging Center

North Mississippi Health Services (NMHS) has purchased a majority interest in The Imaging Center in Tupelo and partnered with MedQuest Associates, a leading diagnostic imaging center owner/operator as a managing joint venture (JV) partner in the business. MedQuest, which purchased minority interest in the center, has assumed management of daily operations of the facility, located at 320 South Gloster Street.

“The Imaging Center will retain its current name, staff and excellent service orientation, which was developed by its late founder, Dr. Mike Currie,” said M. Shane Spees, NMHS president and CEO. “NMHS is pleased to be partnering with MedQuest and area provider-owners to continue offering greater convenience and access to radiology and imaging services to Tupelo and the surrounding communities.”

“We are very excited to be partners in The Imaging Center with NMHS and provider-owners in the local medical community,” said Bruce Elder, CEO of MedQuest. “As we assume management responsibility for the center, we look forward to building relationships with providers throughout the community and providing the highest quality imaging services to patients in the Tupelo area.”

The Imaging Center moved to its current location in 2013 from Midtown Pointe, formerly known as Gloster Creek Village.

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 customers. Learn more at www.mqradiology.com.

About NMHS
North Mississippi Health Services serves 24 counties in north Mississippi and northwest Alabama from headquarters in Tupelo, MS. NMHS includes acute diagnostic and therapeutic services offered through North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo; a community hospital system with locations in Eupora, Iuka, Pontotoc and West Point, MS, and Hamilton, AL.; North Mississippi Medical Clinics, a regional network of primary and specialty clinics; and nursing homes, telehealth services and a comprehensive portfolio of managed care plans. NMHS connects its patients and their families with convenient access to healthcare that is cost effective and of the highest quality. To learn more, visit www.nmhs.net.

Marquee Dental Partners Acquires Mid Tennessee Dentistry, Adds Eight Practices in Nashville Area

Leading dental support organization Marquee Dental Partners today announced an affiliation agreement with Mid Tennessee Dentistry. Founded by Sara B. Northcutt, DDS, Mid Tennessee Dentistry’s operations include seven family and cosmetic dentistry locations, as well as one practice that focuses on specialty care. 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 partner with Dr. Sara Northcutt and the talented team at Mid Tennessee Dentistry,” said Marquee Dental CEO James Usdan. “They have built a tremendous reputation providing comprehensive dental care using the most advanced technologies and techniques.”

“Our partnership with Mid Tennessee Dentistry significantly expands Marquee Dental’s footprint within the Nashville area and reaches into the growing communities of Franklin, Brentwood, Smyrna and Antioch,” added Usdan.

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

“With Marquee Dental, we have found a partner that shares our commitment to our dentists, our staff and, most importantly, our patients,” said Dr. Northcutt. “Marquee Dental’s experienced team will be extremely helpful in supporting our significant growth and maximizing efficiency, which will allow us to provide the highest quality dental care possible.”

Marquee Dental affiliates with dental offices and group practices in growth markets that have a history of providing high quality care. Marquee 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.

FirstHealth Partners with MedQuest Associates on Outpatient Imaging Joint Venture

FirstHealth of the Carolinas Inc., MedQuest Associates, Inc. and its affiliates have partnered to operate Southern Pines Diagnostic Imaging, an existing outpatient diagnostic imaging facility in Southern Pines, North Carolina.

As part of the joint venture, FirstHealth and MedQuest, a leading national provider of radiology management services and imaging center joint venture operator, will continue to provide ambulatory diagnostic imaging service offerings at the Southern Pines location. The center will be renamed FirstHealth Southern Pines Diagnostic Imaging.

“The opportunity to become a partner in a high-quality, well-established imaging center and establish a relationship that can support FirstHealth in driving its ambulatory services strategy was very attractive to us,” says David J. Kilarski, CEO of FirstHealth of the Carolinas. “The partnership with MedQuest will allow us to combine strengths in ways that benefit patients, physicians and payers in the community.”

MedQuest believes partnering with leading health systems in a community is the best path in many service areas. “We are thrilled to be partners with FirstHealth, which has a longstanding reputation of delivering excellent care in Pinehurst and its other markets,” says MedQuest CEO Bruce Elder. “All of our goals in the community are enhanced with this partnership, including our ability to engage with local practices, expand access to all patients, and continue the delivery of high-quality diagnostic imaging and patient service.”

About MedQuest
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 customers. Learn more at www.mqradiology.com.

About FirstHealth
Headquartered in Pinehurst, FirstHealth of the Carolinas is a private, not-for-profit health care network with more than 4,700 employees serving 15 counties in the mid-Carolinas. Licensed for four hospitals with 531 beds and also including facilities for inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation, a hospice, a home care program, community outreach programs, behavioral services, fitness facilities, primary and convenient care practices, a hospitality house, EMS and critical care transport services, a non-profit insurance plan, a philanthropic foundation and a host of other services, FirstHealth demonstrates a commitment to treating the whole patient and to providing quality health care for the entire community – especially those in need. Among numerous other awards, FirstHealth has been named a Top 100 Hospital and a Top 50 Cardiovascular Hospital by Truven Health Analytics and one of the best hospitals in North Carolina by U.S. News & World Reports.

Thomas Health System Expands Services to Promote Health and Wellness in the State of West Virginia

Thomas Health System today announced investments in expanded services to promote health and wellness in the state of West Virginia. As the 10th largest private employer in West Virginia, Thomas Health System has a rich history of serving the community for more than 100 years. Comprised of Thomas Memorial and Saint Francis Hospitals, the system’s reach extends state-wide through its nearly 2,000 employees and 450 physicians.

A recent report by the publication 24/7 Wall Street highlights growing concerns regarding the health of West Virginians. Beckley, West Virginia in Raleigh County was named the unhealthiest city in the United States, as three other cities, Charleston (13), Weirton (20) and Huntington (22), made the list of 25. Weirton-Steubenville, Huntington-Ashland and Beckley had the three highest adult obesity rates in the country. More than 37.8% of the state’s adult (18+) population are smokers. Coupled with obesity, inactivity, heart disease and other health issues, these factors contribute to West Virginia being one of the unhealthiest states in the nation.

“Thomas Health System is committed to improving health and wellness within the state of West Virginia and is making significant investments in services and technologies to promote positive change,” said Dan Lauffer, President and CEO of Thomas Health System. “While recent reports have highlighted negative healthcare trends within the state, it is important to recognize that many of the behaviors and healthcare issues driving these trends can be prevented.”

“Thomas Health System is taking steps to better engage and educate West Virginians about how to improve their health, while increasing the accessibility of needed healthcare resources within the state,” stated Lauffer. “Getting ahead of health maladies with prevention and intervention is the key way to change the population health of the state. This is precisely why Thomas Health has invested millions of dollars in the new urgent care and wellness center in Charleston.”

Saint Francis First Health & Wellness Center, which recently opened in downtown Charleston, helps individuals more proactively identify steps to improve health, as well as addresses non-emergent health issues, lab work, health screenings, flu shots and minor illnesses and injuries. Response to the center’s accessible, economical services, as well as patient conveniences such as online visit appointment scheduling, have been overwhelmingly positive.

Within the state of West Virginia, 60% of Emergency Room (ER) visits are for non-life threatening issues that could be appropriately handed in either an urgent care setting, such as Saint Francis First, or in a family practitioner’s office setting. This current dynamic is putting an incredible burden on all hospitals and not providing ongoing health status assessment and improvement for many patients.

“To improve access to care, Thomas Health System is also significantly expanding its employer outreach and primary care network of physicians to better serve the community,” said Lauffer. “Many individuals don’t realize that employers, Medicare and Medicaid all provide patients with a health status assessment and follow-up protocol with little or no charge involved, if, and only if, the patient will seek the care of a Primary Care Physician or Family Practice Physician on a regular basis.”

Thomas Health System recently announced a partnership with population health expert Aegis Health Group to strengthen relationships with local employers, businesses and local community organizations through an employer-directed population health strategy. This new initiative focuses on identifying health risks among workers and offering appropriate hospital-sponsored programs designed to promote better health and align the participants’ needs with available services. Aegis has nearly three decades of experience providing employer engagement, population health and physician relationship solutions to hundreds of hospitals and health systems across the country.

“We are honored to partner with Thomas Health System as they invest in the health and wellness of West Virginians,” stated Phil Suiter, President and CEO of Aegis Health Group. “Thomas Health System’s commitment to enhance employer engagement, increase consumer awareness and grow its primary care network bring needed leadership to improving population health within the state.”

About Thomas Health System
Serving the healthcare needs of Kanawha Valley for over 100 years, Thomas Health System is focused on delivering the highest standard of service, advanced technology and compassionate, high-quality healthcare in a cost-effective manner. Comprised of Thomas Memorial and Saint Francis hospitals, Thomas Health System is a 403-bed hospital system with nearly 2,000 employees and 450 physicians. As the 10th largest private employer in West Virginia, Thomas Health System is dedicated to building on a rich history of serving its community and providing quality healthcare choices for many years to come. Visit www.thomashealthsystem.com for more information.

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.

Bruce Elder Named CEO of MedQuest: Imaging Industry Leader Taps Internal Expert to Lead Growth

MedQuest Associates has promoted Bruce Elder to the position of CEO. MedQuest is a national radiology leader that provides an array of radiology and outpatient imaging joint venture management services to hospitals and other providers. The company also owns, operates and manages diagnostic imaging facilities.

In his most recent role of Chief Development and Strategy Officer, Elder served as a critical architect for the growth and success of the company. In this role, Elder was a part of the senior executive team that guided MedQuest during a period of evolution for the company as well as the diagnostic imaging and radiology management industry.

“I am delighted and humbled to accept this new position,” said Elder. “Our team is one of the best in the country, whether it’s someone greeting a patient at the front desk of an imaging center or a top-notch expert in radiology operations, referrals and management. It is an honor to work with this talented team, and I look forward to continued expansion and growth.”

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.

Elder was with MedQuest during the period 2001-2007, serving as Chief Development and Planning Officer and Vice President, Development. He rejoined the company in 2014 after six years as Principal with the leadership advisory firm ghSMART, where he advised investors, boards and CEOs on key leadership and talent issues, including executive assessments, leadership development, organizational design and effectiveness, and talent management best practices.

His healthcare experience includes roles with iXL, Meridian Corporate Healthcare and Surgical Care Affiliates. Elder has an MBA from the Owen Graduate School of Management at Vanderbilt University and graduated Magna Cum Laude from Vanderbilt with a BA in Political Science.

Dan Schaefer, who served as interim CEO, will resume his role as COO of MedQuest.

About MedQuest Associates
MedQuest is a leading owner, operator and manager of diagnostic imaging facilities, with a network of nearly 50 imaging centers in multiple states. 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 customers. Atlanta-based MedQuest is a subsidiary of Novant Health, a not-for-profit integrated health system headquartered in Winston-Salem, NC. Learn more at www.mqradiology.com.

Tri-City Medical Center Selects Aegis Health Group’s MDSmart Physician Data Analytics Tool to Identify Physician Referral and Market Trends

Tri-City Medical Center, a Gold Seal-approved, acute care hospital in Oceanside, California, has partnered with Aegis Health Group to identify and analyze physician referral and market trends within the communities it serves. This agreement with Aegis includes the use of MDSmart physician data analytics, a cloud-based intelligence tool that provides actionable analytics focused on identifying physician referral trends and quantifying care relationships. Headquartered in Brentwood, Tennessee, Aegis has assisted hundreds of hospitals and health systems with employer engagement, population health and physician relationship solutions for nearly three decades.

“Partnering with Aegis Health Group will help Tri-City Medical Center gain valuable insights for advancing the health and wellness of the communities we serve,” said Steve Dietlin, Chief Executive Officer of Tri-City Medical Center. “MDSmart simplifies extremely complex data into an easy-to-use visual tool enabling us to better align physicians, to strategically grow our network and to more thoroughly understand the healthcare needs within our market.”

Developed through a proprietary licensing agreement between Aegis and Nashville-based Perception Health, the MDSmart physician data analytics tool has the ability to visually map referral patterns and leakage trends for individual physicians, which is truly groundbreaking intelligence for healthcare providers. MDSmart has the largest, most current set of claims data available on the market today, with more than 3 billion records that are updated every 30 days. The dataset is also the most complete and encompasses the full continuum of care, including pre-acute, acute and post-acute care.

The MDSmart technology complements Aegis’ proven track record of providing consultative services and analytics to a wide array of healthcare providers across the nation. Aegis provides a comprehensive solution to help analyze the intelligence from MDSmart, identify opportunities, and develop and implement a strategic action plan.

“We are pleased to assist Tri-City Medical Center and are impressed with its leadership in serving the healthcare needs of San Diego County’s coastal communities and surrounding region,” said Phil Suiter, President and CEO of Aegis Health Group. “As healthcare providers continue to operate on increasingly tight margins, optimizing care networks by strengthening physician relationships and improving physician alignment is more critical than ever. Actionable analytics enable leaders to identify steps that significantly grow primary care visit volumes while improving overall population health.”

About Tri-City Medical Center
Tri-City Medical Center has served its community for over 50 years and is a 397 bed full service, acute-care hospital in Oceanside, California with a primary care clinic and over 700 physicians practicing in 60 specialties. Its Gold Seal of Approval® from the Joint Commission recognizes its commitment to safe and effective patient care for the residents of the community it serves. It operates the only Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) in North County as well as an Orthopedic & Spine Institute, a Cardiovascular Health Institute and a Neuroscience Institute along with the Tri-City Wellness Center in Carlsbad, California, recognized as one of the best wellness centers in San Diego County. It also specializes in women’s health, robotic surgery, cancer and emergency care. Tri-City Medical Center has received its sixth consecutive “A” rating from the national hospital safety scoring organization, The Leapfrog Group.  For more information about Tri-City Medical Center and Tri-City Healthcare District, please visit  www.tricitymed.org.

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.

Marquee Dental Partners Expands in Mid-South with Acquisition of Westen Dental Group

Leading dental support organization Marquee Dental Partners announced today that it has entered into an affiliation agreement with Westen Dental Group, a general dentistry practice in Bowling Green, Kentucky. 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.

“Westen Dental has built the premier general dentistry practice in the Bowling Green area since beginning to serve patients in 1978,” said Marquee Dental CEO James Usdan. “We are honored to be partners with such a knowledgeable, dedicated team that has been providing high quality services as well as the latest innovations to the community.”

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

“For nearly 30 years, Westen Dental Group has been providing excellent and trusted general dentistry to the Bowling Green area with a focus on offering quality care in a patient-friendly environment,” said Dr. Whitaker. “Affiliating with Marquee Dental will decrease the burden of administrative paperwork, enabling us to continue our focus on providing patient care while using the most advanced technologies available in the industry today.”

The experienced Marquee Dental team includes CEO James Usdan, COO Christy Englehart, Chief Dental Officer Dr. Steve Hecklin, CFO Luke Lamphron and VP of Business Development/Chief Development Officer Nathan Cox. Usdan is a seasoned leader who has served as CEO of three public companies and five private equity-backed firms, including having led or been 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.

Thomas Health System Selects Aegis Health Group to Support Wellness Initiatives by Engaging the Community and Local Employers

Thomas Health System has partnered with Aegis Health Group to improve the health and wellness of the local community. This initiative will focus on building new relationships with local employers, businesses and community organizations through an employer-directed population health strategy. Based in Charleston, West Virginia, Thomas Health System is the 10th largest private employer in the state of West Virginia and has been serving the community for more than 100 years through Thomas Memorial and Saint Francis Hospitals. Aegis has assisted hundreds of hospitals and health systems with employer engagement, population health and physician relationship solutions for nearly three decades.

“Our mission is to develop a healthier community,” said Dan Lauffer, President and CEO of Thomas Health System. “We want to emphasize the value that our primary care network can bring to this population health effort. The wide range of services, tools and technologies available through the Aegis partnership to Thomas Health System will help us manage and advance the community’s diverse healthcare needs.”

“The recent opening of the Saint Francis First Urgent Care & Wellness and our partnership with Aegis demonstrate our commitment to being the community’s trusted, personal choice for wellness and quality care, focused on optimal individual health,” added Lauffer.

This new initiative will enhance relationships with local employers, businesses and community organizations to improve overall health. Thomas Health System will focus on identifying health risks among workers and will offer appropriate hospital-sponsored programs designed to promote better health and align the participants’ needs with available services.

“Aegis’ solutions are designed to strengthen Thomas Health System’s position as the provider of choice in its market,” stated Phillip Suiter, President and CEO of Aegis Health Group. “This program puts Thomas Health System at the center of the solution to improve the health of the community and helps lower overall healthcare costs.”

Aegis will support Thomas Health System with a portfolio of proprietary resources and technology including OneCommunity, a population health website portal. OneCommunity allows patients to record and track health and wellness activities online and provides personalized health reports and relevant hospital services, as well as enables employers to anticipate and mitigate workforce health risks. The partnership also includes an in-market “employer relations specialist” who will work within Thomas Health System to oversee this program on a daily basis.

About Thomas Health System
Serving the healthcare needs of Kanawha Valley for over 100 years, Thomas Health System is focused on delivering the highest standard of service, advanced technology and compassionate, high-quality healthcare in a cost-effective manner. Comprised of Thomas Memorial and Saint Francis hospitals, Thomas Health System is a 403-bed hospital system with nearly 2,000 employees and 450 physicians. As the 10th largest private employer in West Virginia, Thomas Health System is dedicated to building on a rich history of serving its community and providing quality healthcare choices for many years to come. Visit www.thomashealthsystem.com for more information.

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.

Lee Memorial Health System Partners with Aegis Health Group to Evaluate Employer Engagement in Southwest Florida Market

Lee Memorial Health System (LMHS), a leading healthcare system serving the Southwest Florida community since 1916, today announced an agreement with Aegis Health Group to evaluate the system’s employer-directed population health strategy. For nearly three decades, Aegis has assisted hundreds of hospitals and health systems with effective employer engagement, population health and physician relationship solutions.

“We engaged Aegis to help us advance our employer engagement strategy,” said Kevin Newingham, Chief Strategy Officer of Lee Memorial Health System. “Their experience, knowledge and best practices will help us accelerate development and increase impact of our employer-focused efforts.”

Initial activities focus on Aegis completing a strategic and operational evaluation to help LMHS determine an employer engagement strategy that will best support the system’s broader strategic objectives. This strategy includes strengthening relationships with local employers, businesses and other community organizations to promote better health among employees and meet their individual needs with available services. After identifying LMHS’s strategic goals and evaluating market opportunities, Aegis provides a strategic plan for implementation and execution.

“We are honored to assist such a forward-thinking healthcare provider as Lee Memorial Health System in further positioning the system as the leading resource for improving health in the community,” said Phillip Suiter, President and CEO of Aegis Health Group. “We believe that LMHS’s efforts are critical not only to health improvement in Southwest Florida but also to a decrease in overall healthcare costs.”

About Lee Memorial Health System
Since the opening of its first hospital in 1916, Lee Memorial Health System has been a health care leader in Southwest Florida, serving the needs of the community. Today, LMHS is a non-profit, integrated health care services organization committed to the well-being of every individual served, focused on healthy living and maintaining good health. Because we care, services are conveniently located throughout the community in four acute care hospitals, two specialty hospitals, outpatient centers, walk-in medical centers, primary care and specialty physician practices, and other services across the continuum of care. Learn more at www.leememorial.org.

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.

Marquee Dental Partners Acquires Bryant Dental, Expands to 19 Practices in Southeast

Marquee Dental Partners, a leading dental support organization, today announced that it has entered into an affiliation agreement with Bryant Dental, a multi-specialty dental practice with locations in Northern Alabama. Marquee has experienced rapid growth since the launch of the company in 2015 and has now completed three multi-practice acquisitions in the Southeast. 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.

“We are honored to partner with Bryant Dental, which has built a tremendous reputation providing high quality dental services since 1976,” said Marquee Dental CEO James Usdan. “We are extremely impressed with the dedication of the Bryant Dental team in serving the community, as well as their commitment to using the latest technologies for general, cosmetic and restorative dentistry.”

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

“Affiliating with Marquee Dental helps continue the legacy of our practice and supports our mission of providing the highest level of dental care to our patients in a traditional, caring environment,” said Dr. Bryant. “Marquee will enable our dentists and staff to focus on serving patients using the most advanced technologies and processes available today without being distracted by administrative paperwork.”

Marquee Dental’s CEO James Usdan is a seasoned leader who has served as CEO of three public companies and five private equity-backed firms, including having led or been a board member of four dental service companies. The experienced Marquee team includes COO Christy Englehart, Chief Dental Officer Dr. Steve Hecklin, CFO Luke Lamphron and VP of Business Development/Chief Development Officer Nathan Cox.

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.