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- [Centura St. Anthony and SAMGI Collaborate on Trauma/Acute-Care Surgery Program](https://www.samgi.com/centura-st-anthony-and-samgi-collaborate-on-trauma-acute-care-surgery-program/) - Unique surgicalist approach to ensure greater access to critical surgical care Sacramento, CA, March 7, 2023 Industry-leading surgicalist program provider, SAMGI (Surgical Affiliates Management Group, Inc.), and Centura St. Anthony Hospital, Lakewood CO, announced an agreement to create a trauma and acute care surgicalist program at that facility. SAMGI’s unique surgicalist model is built around
- [McLaren Oakland Partners With Surgical Affiliates In Forging a Path For Continued Excellence](https://www.samgi.com/mclaren-oakland-partners-with-surgical-affiliates-in-forging-a-path-for-continued-excellence/) - Like other mid-sized hospitals across the U.S., McLaren Oakland, a 328-bed medical center in Pontiac, Michigan, was at a crossroads of how best to continue providing the highest level of emergency surgical coverage to patients. Serving the growing communities in greater Pontiac and Oakland County, McLaren Oakland, a Level II-verified trauma center and one of
- [Surgical Affiliates Management Group Appoints Glenn Koh, MD Chief Medical Officer](https://www.samgi.com/samgi-appoints-glenn-koh-md-chief-medical-officer/) - Sacramento, CA, February 11, 2021 -- Surgical Affiliates Management Group, Inc. (SAMGI), the pioneer and leader in hospital surgicalist programs, today announced the appointment of Glenn Koh, MD as Chief Medical Officer. Dr. Koh earned his MBBS at the National University of Singapore and served his residency in the Drexel University Easton Hospital Program. He has been
- [Surgical Affiliates and Banner Lassen Medical Center Announce Partnership to Enhance Orthopedic Surgical Care](https://www.samgi.com/surgical-affiliates-and-banner-lassen-medical-center-announce-partnership-to-enhance-orthopedic-surgical-care/) - SACRAMENTO, Calif., Sept. 26, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Surgical Affiliates, a leading provider of emergency in-house trauma, orthopedic, neurosurgery and general surgical services for hospital systems, has announced its partnership with Banner Lassen Medical Center in Susanville, Calif. The partnership will enhance emergency orthopedic services at Banner Lassen by providing comprehensive, 24/7 emergency orthopedic surgical services.
- [Leading the Industry with Expert, 24/7 Emergency Vascular Surgery Coverage](https://www.samgi.com/leading-the-industry-with-expert-24-7-emergency-vascular-surgery-coverage/) - Vascular emergencies require a fast, expert response and precise treatment to ensure a positive outcome. In demand as never before, the skills of vascular surgeons are urgently needed to treat a range of vascular emergencies such as ischemic extremities, embolic events, ruptured aortic aneurysms, vascular trauma, and complications of long-standing vascular disease. Surgical Affiliates is
- [SAMGI Statement - June 19, 2020](https://www.samgi.com/samgi-statement-june-19-2020/) - I have on more than one occasion started to draft a message to our group acknowledging that what happened to George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Ahmaud Arbery, and many other black Americans is utterly intolerable in a civil society, and confirming that Surgical Affiliates supports and stands with the black community. As a company committed to
- [Surgical Affiliates Management Group Names Chris Brown and Mike Manion to Lead Business Development Initiatives](https://www.samgi.com/surgical-affiliates-management-group-names-chris-brown-and-mike-manion-to-lead-business-development-initiatives/) - Sacramento, CA., November 19, 2020 -- Surgical Affiliates Management Group, Inc. (SAMGI), a leader in providing 24/7 emergency surgery care teams, today announced that Chris Brown has joined the company as Chief Sales Officer. Chris will be responsible for business development, marketing and seamless integration with SAMGI’s Operations Team. The company also announced that Michael Manion has joined the
- [The value of a Surgicalist](https://www.samgi.com/value-of-a-surgicalist/) - Many of us — especially in small towns and rural areas — grew up experiencing the wait in a hospital Emergency Department, anxiously watching for the surgeon on call to finally arrive. It was frightening for us, added stress for a harried doctor who’d already had a full day of scheduled operations and office visits,
- [Kern Medical Looks to SAMGI to Expand General Surgery Services](https://www.samgi.com/kern-medical-samgi-expand-general-surgery-services/) - Surgicalist program model conceived to respond to critical community needs Sacramento, CA, July 14, 2021 – Kern Medical, a leading Central Valley healthcare organization, today announced it will expand its relationship with Sacramento-based SAMGI (Surgical Affiliates Management Group, Inc.) to include a comprehensive surgicalist program that will offer key general surgery services currently unavailable to the Kern
- [NorthBay Hospital Continues to Buck the Trend with Outstanding Results from Surgical Hospitalist Program](https://www.samgi.com/northbay-hospital-outstanding-results-from-surgical-program/) - NorthBay Medical Center, a 132-bed acute-care hospital in Fairfield, Calif., was recently lauded in Modern Healthcare for bucking a national trend: increasing its margins and operating success without affiliating or selling to a larger system. Operating margins improved from negative 2.1 percent in 2011, to .2 percent in 2012 and 6.3 percent in 2013. That
- [The Importance of a Surgicalist Talent Management Strategy](https://www.samgi.com/the-importance-of-a-surgicalist-talent-management-strategy/) - As a provider of surgicalist programs, SAMGI (Surgical Affiliates Management Group, Inc.) builds cohesive teams of high-performing, board-certified surgeons and advanced practice providers (APPs) that provide surgical care to hospitals from rural emergency and elective practices through busy Level II trauma centers. That makes it critical that we genuinely understand how to attract, identify, develop,
- [Cure What Ails Your Bottom Line: Inconsistent ED surgical coverage](https://www.samgi.com/cure-what-ails-your-bottom-line-inconsistent-ed-surgical-coverage/) - If your facility is presenting any of the following four symptoms, it’s likely your trauma and acute-care surgery (TACS) operation is on life support. Your revenue is flat-lining and need some sort of an intervention to revive it. Hospital leadership is struggling with ways to successfully grow revenues for your surgical program. Prognosis: A
- [On-call vs. on-duty: What’s undermining your ED surgical business?](https://www.samgi.com/on-call-vs-on-duty-whats-undermining-your-ed-surgical-business/) - Like too many other hospitals, you may be turning away high-revenue emergency surgical cases — to your competitors — because you can’t depend on timely, reliable coverage when minutes count. What used to be a significant contributor to your bottom line, and your reputation for service to your community, is withering away. Local surgeons with
- [Achieving the high bar of ACS trauma center verification](https://www.samgi.com/achieving-the-high-bar-of-acs-trauma-center-verification/) - When patients are in life-threatening situations, they and their loved ones want only the best…and you want to be the one to deliver it. But even with a highly qualified medical staff, advanced technologies and sound practices in place, will your hospital be the one chosen by your local emergency management services authority (LEMSA)?
- [How to Say Yes to More Efficient ED Surgical Management](https://www.samgi.com/how-to-say-yes-to-more-efficient-ed-surgical-management/) - The problem is all too familiar: Hospitals that rely on community surgeons for trauma and acute care surgery coverage can be challenged by the difficulties of delivering timely, around-the-clock emergency surgical care. In addition to the usual coverage issues, at the core there is something so basic to success you’ll even find it on every
- [Can you count on your on-call general surgeons when minutes count?](https://www.samgi.com/can-you-count-on-your-on-call-general-surgeons-when-minutes-count/) - Hours-long waiting times in an understaffed hospital Emergency Department affects not only patients’ clinical outcomes, but also patient satisfaction and your community reputation. What’s more, poor follow-up can make this situation even worse, causing gaps in care that lead to avoidable medical errors that have significant financial implications and that impede your facility’s ability to
- [On-duty Surgeons = Timely, High-Quality Care. Revenue. Reputation.](https://www.samgi.com/on-duty-surgeons-timely-high-quality-care-revenue-reputation/) - Years ago, private-practice surgeons from a hospital’s medical staff rotated call to handle acute and emergency surgeries. While community surgeons were typically competent and dedicated, they were also typically distracted and weary from the demands of their own private practice. Providing call also took a heavy impact on their personal/family life. Today, a growing number
- [Say Yes to Greater ED Financial Success](https://www.samgi.com/say-yes-to-greater-ed-financial-success/) - Higher revenue is knocking on your ED door! Open up, and let it in. Facts show that a significant number of ED patients in every hospital require surgery. If you’re unable to receive them or they’re sent by your LEMSA to another facility, you’re missing out on readily accessible income as well as your mission
- [Realize the Power of Yes](https://www.samgi.com/realize-the-power-of-yes/) - Yes, Si, Oui, Ja, Da. Whatever the language, it’s universal. You can’t deny the power and positivity of “Yes”. During these uncertain economic times, this is particularly important. When a facility says Yes to a broad spectrum of patients, it’s delivering on its mission of providing care to the local community. This, in turn, boosts
- [Rural Hospitals Realize Major Benefits from Surgicalist Programs](https://www.samgi.com/rural-hospitals-realize-major-benefits-from-surgicalist-programs/) - Cashing in on a trifecta is a rare and major win. But, with a higher level of patient care, enhanced reputation and greater financial success, that’s what a rural hospital can achieve with a surgicalist program. And unlike at the racetrack, with SAMGI’s skill and expertise, little is left to chance. Attracting the required team
- [Orthopedic Injuries: Clinical Considerations for the Trauma Surgeon](https://www.samgi.com/orthopedic-injuries-clinical-considerations-for-the-trauma-surgeon/) - In this interview of the Behind the Knife Podcast, Lynette Scherer MD, FACS, Chief Medical Officer (CMO) of Surgical Affiliates, provides her take on important considerations for trauma surgeons, including early intervention, medication management, and communication among the surgical team. This podcast interview was conducted following Dr. Scherer’s talk, titled “Broken Bones - What the
- [How an Orthopedics Surgical Program Adds New Dimensions to the Hospital Setting](https://www.samgi.com/orthopedics-surgical-program/) - The pain associated with shattered bone, a sports injury, or a fractured hip can be frightening. Especially for those patients who find that treatment at their local hospital means waiting until an orthopedic surgeon can arrive. This delayed treatment is all too common across America and can substantially impact community trust while adversely impacting the
- [Surgical Affiliates Helps Hospitals Improve Standardization of Care –  Benefitting Patients and Providers](https://www.samgi.com/surgical-affiliates-helps-hospitals-improve-standardization-of-care-benefitting-patients-and-providers/) - Improving the quality of care remains a priority for most hospitals, and delivering standardized care based on evidence-based protocols is a vital step in ensuring key quality measures such as increased efficiency, reduced complications, and improved patient outcomes. Surgical Affiliates assists our hospital partners in improving standardization of surgical care by providing high-quality trauma and
- [Surgical Affiliates Leads the Way in Reducing Emergency Surgical Delays](https://www.samgi.com/surgical-affiliates-leads-the-way-in-reducing-emergency-surgical-delays/) - A growing body of evidence has shown that delays in emergency surgery are linked to a host of adverse outcomes for patients and providers. A recent study published in the Canadian medical journal CMAJ is further exposing the realities of the problem – finding that 19% of the patients studied experienced surgical delays as well
- [Family Oriented](https://www.samgi.com/family-oriented/) - Dr. Jodi Coates chose Surgical Affiliates because, “to be able to have work satisfaction, career satisfaction but family as well” is key for her. This is one of the reasons why the Surgical Affiliates’ Surgical Care Program was built and continues to grow momentum with surgical teams across the country. Our goal is to provide
- [Looking for a Mentor](https://www.samgi.com/looking-for-a-mentor/) - You go to medical school to learn to be a surgeon. But learning how to be a good surgeon requires having a mentor who truly cares. Dr. Amir Amiri explains what he feels to be the most important aspect of a mentor, “A mentor can help you learn new techniques, skills and how to be
- [Beyond Surgical Coverage – How Surgical Affiliates Supports Quality and Efficiency](https://www.samgi.com/beyond-surgical-coverage-how-surgical-affiliates-supports-quality-and-efficiency/) - Surgical Affiliates surgicalist programs are meeting a significant need in hospitals across the nation with an advanced acute care surgical model. Our model delivers the highest level of 24/7 trauma and emergency general surgical care to patients. The core focus of our surgicalist programs is to help hospitals close critical gaps in emergency surgical care.
- [Our Surgicalist Model Complements and Supports Hospitalists Programs](https://www.samgi.com/our-surgicalist-model-complements-and-supports-hospitalists-programs/) - The hospitalist model of care, introduced more than 20 years ago, has helped to reshape patient care within the hospital setting while enabling hospitals to better achieve key quality outcomes. Today, the Surgical Affiliates Surgical Hospitalist Program is helping to transform the delivery of trauma and emergency general surgery care, allowing for a seamless integration
- [Surgical Affiliates Announces Partnership with McLaren Oakland Hospital to  Enhance and Expand Emergency Surgical Services](https://www.samgi.com/surgical-affiliates-announces-partnership-with-mclaren-oakland-hospital-to-enhance-and-expand-emergency-surgical-services/) - SACRAMENTO, Calif., Nov. 14, 2018/PRNewswire/ -- Surgical Affiliates, a leading provider of emergency in-house trauma, orthopedic, neurosurgery, and general surgical services for hospital systems, announces its partnership with McLaren Oakland Hospital in Pontiac, MI, today. This partnership will enhance patient care in providing 24/7 acute care and trauma surgical services at McLaren Oakland, a Level
- [Surgical Affiliates’ Partnership with Kern Medical Conveys Key Benefits  of Our Surgical Hospitalist Programs](https://www.samgi.com/surgical-affiliates-partnership-with-kern-medical-conveys-key-benefits-of-our-surgical-hospitalist-programs/) - Surgical Affiliates has established a new partnership with Kern Medical, a Level II trauma center in Bakersfield, California, to enhance patient care in providing 24/7 acute care and trauma surgical services. The new partnership supports Kern Medical’s commitment to providing the highest quality of emergency surgical services – as the only trauma center serving patients
- [Surgical Affiliates and Kern Medical Announce Partnership  to Enhance Emergency Surgical Services](https://www.samgi.com/surgical-affiliates-and-kern-medical-announce-partnership-to-enhance-emergency-surgical-services/) - SACRAMENTO, Calif., Nov. 15th, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Surgical Affiliates, a leading provider of in-house emergency surgical services for hospitals and healthcare systems, and Kern Medical of Bakersfield, Calif., a Level II Trauma Center, have announced their partnership to enhance patient care in providing 24/7 acute care and trauma surgical services. For more information, visit: www.samgi.com
- [The Surgical Affiliates Adoption Strategy](https://www.samgi.com/the-surgical-affiliates-adoption-strategy/) - Learn about how today’s leading hospitals are working with Surgical Affiliates to implement 24/7 emergency surgical care. As well as how these hospitals address the fears many local surgeons have about the program’s impact on the surgical volume and team structure. To overcome the challenges inherent in standard surgical care models, hospitals require systematic approaches
- [The Acute Care Surgery Program Impact Calculator Provides a Preview of Potential ROI Impact for Your Hospital](https://www.samgi.com/the-acute-care-surgery-program-impact-calculator-provides-a-preview-of-potential-roi-impact-for-your-hospital/) - As hospitals nationwide face the ongoing challenge of managing costs while achieving improved quality outcomes, those best positioned for success in this competitive healthcare environment will give increased focus to patient safety, quality, and cost in providing value-based care. The Surgical Affiliates Surgical Hospitalist Program provides hospitals with a powerful acute care surgery model with
- [Local Surgeons Thrive with Surgical Hospitalist Programs](https://www.samgi.com/local-surgeons-thrive-with-surgical-hospitalist-programs/) - With hospitals across the nation struggling to keep pace with the growing demand for trauma and acute care surgery, local community surgeons are often forced to perform in multiple spheres of rigorous emergency call schedules and demanding elective practices – leading to high rates of stress and professional dissatisfaction. The Surgical Affiliates acute care surgery
- [Surgical Affiliates Helps St. Luke’s Cornwall Hospital Achieve Healthgrades’ Excellence Award in General Surgery](https://www.samgi.com/surgical-affiliates-helps-st-lukes-cornwall-hospital-achieve-healthgrades-excellence-award-in-general-surgery/) - SACRAMENTO, Calif., [June 28, 2018] -- Surgical Affiliates, a leading provider of emergency in-house trauma, orthopedic, neurosurgery, and general surgical programs, announced today that their 24-hour surgical program has helped affiliated hospital, St. Luke’s Cornwall Hospital (SLCH), achieve the Clinical Excellence Award in General Surgery from HealthGrades, which ranks the affiliated hospital as performing in
- [Surgical Affiliates Announces Partnership with McLaren Northern Michigan](https://www.samgi.com/surgical-affiliates-announces-partnership-with-mclaren-northern-michigan/) - Benefits of McLaren's Partnership with Surgical Affiliates In a press release published April 30, Surgical Affiliates announced a new partnership with McLaren Northern Michigan, expanding McLaren’s surgical services in the Midwest region of the United States. McLaren Northern Michigan is a 202-bed, regional referral center located in Petoskey, MI, designated to provide the residents in 22
- [Surgical Affiliates Announces Partnership with HCA Regional Medical Center of San Jose](https://www.samgi.com/surgical-affiliates-announces-partnership-with-hca-regional-medical-center-of-san-jose/) - In a press release published March 5, Surgical Affiliates announced a new partnership with the Regional Medical Center of San Jose, an HCA-affiliated hospital and level II trauma center, to enhance care and expand surgical services. Benefits of Regional’s Partnership with Surgical Affiliates Regional Medical Center of San Jose and HCA is one of the largest hospital
- [ACS Trauma Center Verification – Why It’s Beneficial and How Surgical Affiliates Can Help](https://www.samgi.com/acs-trauma-center-verification-why-its-beneficial-and-how-surgical-affiliates-can-help/) - Surgical Affiliates – a national leader in establishing high-quality trauma and acute care surgical hospitalist programs – offers our hospital partners unequaled knowledge and expertise in acquiring and maintaining ACS trauma center verification. This distinctive, enhanced level of verification extends beyond state verification requirements in providing hospitals with evidence-based protocols that significantly elevate the standard
- [Surgical Affiliates Announces Partnership with Two Hospitals in the Christus Spohn Health System](https://www.samgi.com/surgical-affiliates-announces-partnership-with-two-hospitals-in-the-christus-spohn-health-system/) - SACRAMENTO, Calif., Oct. 15, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Surgical Affiliates, a leading provider of emergency in-house trauma, orthopedic, neurosurgery, and general surgical services for hospital systems, has announced its partnership with two hospitals in the Christus Spohn Health System in Corpus Christi, Texas. The partnership will enhance emergency orthopedic services at both Christus Spohn Hospital South
- [The Surgical Hospitalist: Aligning the Incentives of Patients, Hospitals, and Surgeons](https://www.samgi.com/surgical-hospitalist-aligning-incentives-patients-hospitals-surgeons/) - Michael S. O’Mara, MD, FACS; Timothy F. Daly, MBA; Cynthia C. Leathers, MPH, MBA; Leon J. Owens, MD, FACS In 2007, Sutter Medical Center, Sacramento found itself in the same position as many other facilities across the country. Rising costs and decreasing revenue had collided with the crisis of a national physician shortage. The increasing
- [The Results Are In: Surgical Hospitalist Programs Work!](https://www.samgi.com/results-surgical-hospitalist-programs-work/) - Since our first surgical hospitalist program entered the medical scene in about 2007, Surgical Affiliates has been diligent about working with our hospital partners in measuring the results of these programs. Originally, our mutual goal was to ensure consistent, quality surgical care for patients presenting with emergent surgical needs. In program after program, not only
- [Reducing Patients’ Vulnerability in the OR](https://www.samgi.com/reducing-patients-vulnerability/) - Patients undergoing emergency surgical procedures are extremely vulnerable. And with most hospitals struggling to provide consistent surgical call coverage, patient safety and quality of care can be threatened. That’s why we developed our unique, proven System of Care© - to help hospitals and surgeons transform the delivery of emergency surgical care to their patients, throughout
- [Saving $2 Million Annually with a Collaborative Surgical Hospitalist Program](https://www.samgi.com/saving-2-million-annually-collaborative-surgical-hospitalist-program/) - When Sutter Medical Center, Sacramento (SMCS) partnered with Surgical Affiliates Management Group, Inc. (Surgical Affiliates) on a collaborative surgical hospitalist program, the hospital achieved significant improvements in patient care and throughput efficiencies. Additionally, the hospital saw a $2 million annual cost reduction due in part to our evidenced-based, programmatic approach aimed at reducing variation in
- [Is Access to Specialists a Key to Improving Hospital Margins?](https://www.samgi.com/is-access-to-specialists-a-key-to-improving-hospital-margins/) - Hospitals across the U.S. are struggling financially. However, one of our partner hospitals, NorthBay Medical Center, is bucking this national trend and increasing its margins and operating success - a fact that was lauded in Modern Healthcare1 last year. The key, as cited in the article, is the hospital’s ability to keep its patients from
- [SMCS Named a Top 100 Hospital in the U.S., Further Validating Surgical Hospitalist Program Results](https://www.samgi.com/smcs-named-a-top-100-hospital-further-validating-surgical-hospitalist-program-results/) - >Recently, for the fifth time, Sutter Medical Center, Sacramento (SMCS) was named one of the Top 100 Hospitals in the U.S. by Truven Analytics. It was recognized, along with the other hospitals selected, for consistently delivering outstanding quality of care, satisfaction and community value at a reasonable cost. For the first time, SMCS also earned
- [Driving Hospital Success with a Level II Trauma Center](https://www.samgi.com/driving-hospital-success-with-a-level-ii-trauma-center/) - Hospitals with trauma centers have a demonstrated commitment to providing the absolute best care possible. They do this by meeting the requirements established by the government and other authorized entities. Many take the additional step of voluntarily allowing experts from the American College of Surgeons (ACS) to conduct an on-site review of the hospital to
- [A Formula for Work-Life Balance: Surgical Hospitalist](https://www.samgi.com/a-formula-for-work-life-balance-surgical-hospitalist/) - Hospitals are searching for a workable system for 24/7 ED emergency surgery coverage. Unfortunately for the hospitals, there’s a shortage of surgeons. This, combined with many surgeons’ frustration with ED call coverage and their desire to have more regular hours, is exacerbating the problem. It’s often a major source of conflict between hospital administrators and
- [Data Shows the Acute Care Surgery Model Improves General Emergency Surgery Outcomes](https://www.samgi.com/data-shows-the-acute-care-surgery-model-improves-general-emergency-surgery-outcomes/) - >Our Acute Care Surgery Model (also referred to as surgical hospitalist or surgicalist programs) delivers a programmatic approach to general emergency surgery providing access to high-quality emergency surgical care 24/7. By applying the acute care surgery model, which applies disciplines in trauma surgery to general surgery, we are able to achieve consistent, evidence-based care and
- [News from ACHE: Rural Communities Environments No Longer Need to Be Off the Beaten Track for Surgical Care](https://www.samgi.com/news-from-ache-rural-communities-environments-no-longer-need-to-be-off-the-beaten-track-for-surgical-care/) - Millions of Americans don’t have access to a qualified surgeon in the event of a trauma-related medical emergency—a problem that is especially acute in rural areas. Recently, Anne Platt, FACHE and CEO of Sutter Amador Hospital, and I made a presentation at the American College of Healthcare Executives’ 2016 Congress on Healthcare Leadership on this
- [Acute Care Surgeons are on the Rise](https://www.samgi.com/acute-care-surgeons-are-on-the-rise/) - Whether it’s a collision or an emergency appendectomy, acute care surgeons, take care of the sickest patients in the hospital. We are hospital-based surgeons who, as part of a dedicated and collaborative team, provide care to patients during their most critical times of need, 24/7. Because we are highly trained and are at the ready
- [What Acute Care Surgeons Bring to Hospitals, Patients and Surgeons in Private Practice](https://www.samgi.com/what-acute-care-surgeons-bring-to-hospitals-patients-and-surgeons-in-private-practice/) - In my last blog, I talked about the Acute Care Surgery space, highlighting where it is headed, specifically as we seek to attract new surgeons to the profession. But in an era of surgical shortages, where millions of Americans don’t have ready access to a good surgeon, getting new physicians to join the profession is
- [Acute Care Surgery: A New Surgeon Career Path](https://www.samgi.com/acute-care-surgery-a-new-career-path/) - In this, my last blog in a series about the Acute Care Surgery model, let’s review the benefits for general surgeons. For surgeons who may not want to start a private practice or who may be looking for alternatives to that career path, an acute care surgery service represents a viable choice. It’s certainly challenging
- [Acute Care Surgical Programs: Expanding Surgical Care](https://www.samgi.com/acute-care-surgical-programs-expanding-surgical-care/) - As hospitals continue to deal with pay-for-performance, accountable care and population health management, it’s vitally important for them to consider how emergency surgery services are delivered and how it impacts their success. One new resource on this topic is an article I recently wrote for the inaugural issue of Management in Healthcare, a new peer-reviewed
- [Expanding General Surgical Care at Rural Hospitals](https://www.samgi.com/expanding-surgical-care-at-rural-hospitals/) - In the event of a traumatic medical emergency, millions of Americans—especially in rural areas, home for more than 14% of Americans --don’t have access to qualified general surgeons. When an accident does occur, they have to travel miles and hours to find the care they need, putting their health at risk. Often ambulances will pass
- [Acute Orthopedic Surgery Programs Treat the “Ouch!” of Emergency Surgery Needs](https://www.samgi.com/acute-orthopedic-surgery-programs-treat-the-ouch-of-emergency-surgery-needs/) - Too often, patients with broken bones or other injuries that require the services of an orthopedic surgeon arrive at the ED only to discover these specialists aren’t available. The patient must wait for treatment, or sometimes be transferred to a facility out of their local area. The result is delayed treatment, inconvenience for both patients
- [Why Surgicalist Programs Are the Future of Emergency Acute Care](https://www.samgi.com/surgicalist-programs-future-emergency-acute-care/) - There is a growing trend among practicing surgeons to seek a greater work-life balance, and many surgeons are moving away from private practice to avoid the strenuous and stressful regimen of constantly being on-call. This, along with uncompensated care, declining reimbursement, and liability issues, is contributing to an unprecedented shortage of on-call surgeons performing emergency
- [Top 5 Reasons to Launch a Surgicalist Program at Your Hospital](https://www.samgi.com/top-5-reasons-launch-surgicalist-program-hospital/) - The importance of on-call surgeons for the management of emergency care cases is undeniable; however, the sole dependence upon the on-call approach in today’s care setting is quickly becoming unreliable. Increased on-call burdens, irregular and hectic workloads, and decreased work-life balance have contributed to the surgeon shortages observed in many hospitals today. A Surgicalist approach
- [What Happens When Neurosurgeons Don't Answer Their Phone?](https://www.samgi.com/happens-neurosurgeons-dont-answer-phone/) - In the United States, approximately 1.7 million patients per year sustain a traumatic brain injury.1,2 Estimates from the CDC suggest that roughly 52,000 deaths are attributable to traumatic brain injury nationwide.3 Some of these patients require immediate neurosurgical intervention to survive, such as when a patient requires removal of an enlarging hematoma from around the

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- [Homepage](https://www.samgi.com/) - Calculate how SAMGI can impact your hospital's bottom lineEnter information in the fields below to see the kind of ROI your hospital could realize with a SAMGI program. Average Annual ER Visits Standardized Programs that Ensure Consistency and Success As the leader in surgicalist programs with particular expertise in emergency procedures, SAMGI has demonstrated time
- [Join Us](https://www.samgi.com/join-samgi/) - Featured Career Opportunities Find the schedule, specialty, and community that fit your life. Explore physician and advanced practice opportunities across trauma and acute care surgery, orthopedic trauma, general orthopedics, cardiothoracic surgery, urology, and physician leadership. Mesa, Arizona Orthopedic Trauma Surgeon OTA fellowship-trained practice with a block schedule built around focused clinical work and meaningful time
- [Trauma Acute Care Surgeon - Palm Springs, CA](https://www.samgi.com/trauma-acs-ca/) - Now recruiting · Palm Springs, California Teach. Operate.Desert sunshine year-round. A Trauma, Acute Care Surgery, and Surgical Critical Care position at an ACS-verified Level I Trauma Center in Palm Springs — with an integrated General Surgery Residency, and a Surgical Critical Care Fellowship — required for this position. ACSLevel IVerified trauma center SurgeonFirstBe a doctor.
- [Trauma Medical Director - Northern California](https://www.samgi.com/trauma-northern-california/) - ★ Leadership role Now recruiting · Northern California Lead trauma.Live where the Sierra meets the valley. Clinical leadership and active trauma and acute care surgery at an ACS-verified Level III Trauma Center in Northern California — with the Sierra Nevada, Lake Tahoe, and Sacramento's cultural scene all within reach. ACSLevel IIIVerified trauma center SurgeonFirstBe a
- [Cardiothoracic Surgery APP - Nights  - Rapid City, SD](https://www.samgi.com/ct-rapid-city-sd/) - Now recruiting · Rapid City, South Dakota Cardiothoracic SurgeryAPP — Nights. Own the night on a well-resourced cardiothoracic surgery team — managing post-op CT patients across the ward and ICU, with a cardiac surgeon and intensivist a phone call away. Work two weeks, keep the rest of the month for the Black Hills. 168Shifts annually
- [Orthopedic Surgeon - Fallon, NV](https://www.samgi.com/ortho-fallon/) - Now recruiting · Fallon, Nevada Full-scope orthopedics.Real community impact. Join SAMGI at Banner Churchill Community Hospital and build a broad orthopedic practice combining elective surgery, acute fracture care, clinic, inpatient consults, and OR time in a close-knit rural community. 15Shifts monthly 300Year-one case target 2-SurgeonProgram model 24/7ED ortho coverage 🏥 Banner Churchill Community Hospital25-bed rural
- [Orthopedic Trauma PA or NP - Mesa, AZ](https://www.samgi.com/orthopedic-pa-mesa-az/) - Now recruiting · Mesa, Arizona Orthopedic TraumaPA or NP. Step into the OR, the trauma bay, and the inpatient floor — all in one high-impact role. Work alongside fellowship-trained orthopedic trauma surgeons at a busy Level II Trauma Center in the heart of the Phoenix metro. 183Shifts annually $115KAnnual salary Level IIITrauma center ✚ Mesa,
- [Trauma Medical Director - Thousand Oaks, CA](https://www.samgi.com/tmd-los-robles-ca/) - Leadership opportunity · Thousand Oaks, California Trauma Medical Director. Lead the program. Combine trauma program leadership with active clinical practice at a high-acuity Level II Trauma Center with an on-site surgery residency program. The role requires only 7–9 twenty-four-hour shifts per month. Level II Trauma center 7–9 Shifts monthly Residency Program on-site ACS Verified program
- [Urologist - Quad Cities, IL](https://www.samgi.com/urology-il/) - Now recruiting · Quad Cities, IL / IA Urology on theMississippi. A facility-based urological surgery position at a Level II Trauma Center in one of the Midwest's most livable metro areas — OR block time, predictable scheduling, and a region that surprises everyone who discovers it. 2 wksOff per month ORBlock time Full TimeAPP support
- [Orthopedic Surgeon - Twin Falls, ID](https://www.samgi.com/surgical-career-page/orthopedic-surgeon-twin-falls-id/) - Now recruiting · Twin Falls, Idaho General orthopedics.Extraordinary place to live. A full-time general orthopedic surgery position at a modern facility in the heart of Idaho's Magic Valley — 10 shifts a month, a collaborative team, and a region that will genuinely surprise you. 10Shifts / month 10hrAPP support / day Full TimePosition 🏥 St.
- [Orthopedic Trauma Surgeon - Rapid City, SD](https://www.samgi.com/orthopedic-surgeon-rapid-city/) - Now recruiting · Rapid City, South Dakota 10 days a month.A lifetime of adventure. A high-volume ACS-verified Level II Trauma Center in the heart of the Black Hills — where elite orthopedic trauma surgery meets one of America's most extraordinary places to live. 10 Days / month 24/7 APP support 3,000+ Traumas / year 🏥
- [Orthopedic Trauma Surgeon - Tucson, AZ](https://www.samgi.com/ortho-trauma-tucson/) - Now recruiting · Tucson, Arizona Elite trauma surgery.Desert living at its finest. Join Sonoran Orthopedic Trauma Surgeons (SOTS) at St. Joseph's Hospital — an all-fellowship-trained team delivering exceptional orthopedic trauma care in one of the Southwest's most livable cities. 183 Shifts / year 26 Weeks on 26 Weeks free 🏥 St. Joseph's Hospital · Tucson,
- [Orthopedic Surgeon - Mesa, AZ](https://www.samgi.com/orthopedic-surgery-mesa-az/) - Now recruiting · Mesa, Arizona Work half the year.Own the other half. An OTA fellowship-trained orthopedic trauma surgeon position unlike any other — built for the surgeon who demands exceptional clinical impact and an extraordinary life outside the hospital. 26 Weeks on 26 Weeks free 183 Shifts / year 26 Weeks working 7-day 24-hour blocks,
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- [Contact a SAMGI Recruiter](https://www.samgi.com/contact-a-samgi-recruiter/) - It all starts with one conversationEmpowering Your Surgical Career: Unveil the SAMGI Advantage -Lead the surgicalist movement -Ideal work-life balance -Focus on patient care, not paperwork -Part of a supportive, skilled team -Competitive compensation and benefits Email: recruiting@samgi.com
- [About Us](https://www.samgi.com/about-us/) - We help hospitals provide quality emergency surgical care 24/7/365 A pioneer and leader in the surgicalist movement, SAMGI (Surgical Affiliates Management Group, Inc.) is setting the standard for surgicalist performance. Founded by surgeons in 1996, SAMGI builds and manages full acute care teams across the nation. We are the only surgicalist organization with published, peer-reviewed
- [Contact SAMGI](https://www.samgi.com/contact-us/) - It all starts with one conversationLet’s talk about permanent, results-driven solutions to your hospital’s emergency surgery staffing needs—regardless of your location. Whether you’re ready to reorganize your hospital’s surgical coverage, or you’re a surgeon interested in treating patients as a full or part-time surgical hospitalist, we would love to hear from you. Email: info@samgi.com Phone:
- [SAMGI Videos](https://www.samgi.com/samgi-videos/) - SAMGI Closes Surgical Gaps SAMGI provides solutions to gaps in emergency surgical coverage. Learn more and contact us: samgi.com/surgical-success/ Close gaps in your emergency surgical careSAMGI’s scalable surgicalist programs improve patient care and outcomes by helping hospitals close gaps in emergency surgical care. Our local board-certified surgeons and dedicated support team deliver 24/7/365 emergency surgery care
- [Privacy Policy](https://www.samgi.com/privacy-policy/) - PRIVACY POLICYLast Updated: 02/27/2025 Welcome to SAMGI (“Company,” “we,” “our,” or “us”). We value your privacy and are committed to protecting your personal information. This Privacy Policy describes the types of information we collect from you through our website, https://www.samgi.com (the “Site”), how we use and protect that information, and your rights concerning that information.
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- [Say “Yes!” to Better Surgical Care 2](https://www.samgi.com/say-yes-2/) - Stop Losing Patients and Revenue! Patients deserve better, and your hospital deserves more. Don’t let chronic surgical staffing challenges force transfers or missed revenue opportunities. Fix your surgical coverage today! SAMGI guarantees trauma and acute care surgery coverage with a proven model that: Cuts patient stay lengths and transfers. Boosts revenue by $2M annually on
- [ROI Calculator Results](https://www.samgi.com/roi-calculator-results/) - Ready to boost your hospital’s ROI? First Name* Last Name* Email* Message Submit
- [ROI Calculator Results - Thank You](https://www.samgi.com/roi-calculator-results/roi-calculator-results-thank-you/) - Looks like you’re ready to boost your hospital’s ROI! We appreciate you contacting SAMGI. Our team has received your message and will respond as quickly as possible, typically within one business day. While you wait for our response, check out these helpful resources:Information about our comprehensive surgical programs.Learn More Case studies detailing how we’ve helped
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- [Compliance](https://www.samgi.com/compliance/) - At SAMGI, we take compliance, safety and security seriously. If you have a concern with the care you received, please fill out our anonymous compliance reporting formPlease use the form on this page or the Compliance Hotline to share feedback or concerns about the safety or quality of care, treatment or services received with SAMGI.
- [Career Page](https://www.samgi.com/surgical-career-page/) - Current OpeningsAll Open PositionsOur Specialties If you’re a skilled surgeon looking for an exciting new challenge, joining our team can be life-changing. Acute Care SurgeryTrauma SurgeryOrthopedic SurgeryNeurosurgerySAMGI offers:Collaborative Environment Being part of a team that includes a variety of surgical and medical professionals fosters a collaborative environment, enhancing patient care and professional satisfaction. Opportunities for
- [Acute Care Surgery Career Page](https://www.samgi.com/surgical-programs/acute-care-surgery-career/) - Acute Care Surgery Career with SAMGIJoining SAMGI as an Acute Care Surgeon offers a unique blend of professional growth, work-life-balance, collaborative teamwork, and efficient patient care.Embark on an extraordinary journey as a surgicalist with us, where the zenith of professional fulfillment meets an unrivaled work-life harmony. This is not just a job opportunity; it’s a
- [Neurosurgery Career Page](https://www.samgi.com/surgical-programs/neurosurgery-career-samgi/) - Neurosurgery Career with SAMGI Joining SAMGI as a Neurosurgeon offers a unique blend of professional growth, work-life-balance, collaborative teamwork, and efficient patient care. Joining SAMGI for a Neurosurgery position offers a unique and fulfilling career path, blending the excitement of acute neurosurgery with a supportive and collaborative environment. Here are the compelling reasons to consider
- [Orthopedic Surgery Career Page](https://www.samgi.com/surgical-programs/orthopedic-career/) - Orthopedic Career with SAMGI Joining SAMGI as an orthopedic surgeon offers a unique blend of professional growth, work-life-balance, collaborative teamwork, and efficient patient care. Our orthopedic surgery program presents a unique and compelling opportunity for orthopedic surgeons seeking a dynamic and fulfilling career. Here’s a summary highlighting the key aspects that make SAMGI an attractive
- [Trauma Surgery Career Page](https://www.samgi.com/surgical-programs/trauma-surgery-career-page/) - When patients are in life-threatening situations, they and their loved ones want only the best…and you want to be the one to deliver it. SAMGI provides an unequaled depth of knowledge and expertise in helping our clients acquire and maintain ACS trauma center verification. Elevate Your Trauma Surgery Career at SAMGI: Lead and Innovate in
- [Surgical Success](https://www.samgi.com/learn-about-samgi/) - Eliminating the Gaps in Surgical Coverage Eliminate Staffing Uncertainties and Experience Seamless Surgical Service with SAMGI Dr. Lynette Scherer, SAMGI CEO and distinguished trauma surgeon, shares how SAMGI partners with hospitals to close surgical care gaps. The gaps in coverage can lead to disrupted patient care, increased workload for existing surgeons, and financial strain. With
- [Surgical Success](https://www.samgi.com/surgical-success/) - Elevate Your Hospital’s Surgical Care with SAMGIExperience Comprehensive Surgical Expertise with the Leading Surgicalist OrganizationBook a consultation to discover how SAMGI can revolutionize your hospital’s surgical care First Name* Last Name* Company/Hospital* Email* Eliminating the Gaps in Surgical Coverage Eliminate Staffing Uncertainties and Experience Seamless Surgical Service with SAMGI Dr. Lynette Scherer, SAMGI CEO and
- [TestMADeployment](https://www.samgi.com/testmadeployment/) - This page is for testing marketing automation.
- [Testautomation2](https://www.samgi.com/testautomation2/) - Thanks for the information! Here’s a thing you can download (LINK). If you give us more information, we can share a bit more with you.
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- [Testautomation4](https://www.samgi.com/testautomation4/) - This is the end of the asynchronous forms demo. Imagine what we can do when we are only collecting small pieces of information about a user as they go through the site instead of a ton of information. This should also allow us to recognize visitors when they return to our site.
- [Testautomation3](https://www.samgi.com/testautomation3/) - Alrighty then, now we're starting to get somewhere! We'd be happy to call you and discuss this opportunity. Please provide your phone number and job title below.
- [Thank you Page (Home Clone)](https://www.samgi.com/surgical-success-thanks/) - Thank you for taking the first step towards revolutionizing your hospital’s surgical care with SAMGI. Your consultation request has been successfully submitted. What’s Next? We’ve sent a confirmation email to the address you provided. Please check your inbox for further instructions on scheduling your consultation with our dedicated team member. Calculate how SAMGI can impact
- [Join Our Team](https://www.samgi.com/join-our-team/) - A surgicalist career path can enable you to realize your ideal work-life balance. It’s a unique opportunity to leave behind the stress of juggling on-call duties, elective cases, and practice management responsibilities, and enjoy the freedom to focus on providing the best possible patient care. If you’re a skilled surgeon looking for an exciting new
- [Vascular Surgery](https://www.samgi.com/surgical-programs/vascular-surgery/) - SAMGI’s innovative vascular surgery program provides a dedicated, in-house team of experienced, board-certified vascular surgeons to provide 24/7/365 care to patients requiring emergency vascular surgery, as well as care for in-patient consults, transfers to the facility, and in-house vascular emergencies. Our comprehensive vascular surgery program is led by a dedicated medical director who oversees a
- [Trauma Surgery](https://www.samgi.com/surgical-programs/trauma-surgery/) - When patients are in life-threatening situations, they and their loved ones want only the best…and you want to be the one to deliver it. SAMGI provides an unequaled depth of knowledge and expertise in helping our clients acquire and maintain ACS trauma center verification. SAMGI’s Trauma Surgery Program ensures your patients have immediate access to
- [Orthopedic Surgery](https://www.samgi.com/surgical-programs/orthopedic-surgery/) - Partner with SAMGI to create a self-managed, full-coverage 24/7/365 emergency orthopedic surgery program tailored to the needs of your facility and community. SAMGI’s multifaceted orthopedic surgery program is led by a local medical director overseeing a dedicated team of experienced orthopedic surgeons—available to your hospital while on duty, with a 30-minute response time. The program
- [Neurosurgery](https://www.samgi.com/surgical-programs/neurosurgery/) - With SAMGI surgicalists on duty, you’ll never look for a neurosurgeon to answer the call to provide critical care for emergency cases. And that means not only improved hospital efficiency but also timelier patient care and optimal outcomes. SAMGI’s Neurosurgery Program provides quality 24/7/365 coverage for all neurosurgery patients coming through your hospital’s ED, inpatient
- [Acute Care Surgery](https://www.samgi.com/surgical-programs/acute-care-surgery/) - By implementing a SAMGI surgicalist program, clients leverage a proven, innovative acute care surgery model that offers a better work-life balance to recruit and retain talented surgeons. Our surgeon retention rates —at 97.9% year over year—are among the highest in the nation. A Program Designed by Surgeons for Surgeons Helping hospital administrators alleviate the stress
- [Surgical Programs](https://www.samgi.com/surgical-programs/) - Our local surgery programs are proven to improve outcomes and hospital performance. SAMGI’s trauma and acute care general surgery, orthopedic surgery, neurosurgery and vascular surgery programs are run by highly trained, board-certified surgeons working with onsite medical directors. Experienced practitioners, comprehensive administrative services, and a full-service follow-up clinic create a comprehensive, self-managed program. SAMGI24/7/365 ON-DUTY
- [ROI Calculator](https://www.samgi.com/roi-calculator/) - Calculate how SAMGI can impact your hospital's bottom lineEnter information in the fields below to see the kind of ROI your hospital could realize with a SAMGI program. Average Annual ER Visits The ROI realized with our surgicalist programs is derived from improvements in three key cost-related metrics: emergency surgical case volume, length of stay
- [Culture of Yes](https://www.samgi.com/culture-of-yes/) - SAMGI works with our partner hospitals to cultivate a Culture of Yes whereby new emergency surgical patients are welcomed instead of being turned away. Together, we ensure the resources, policies, and protocols are in place to make certain that an appropriate surgeon will be on duty when patients present with emergency and specialized surgical needs.
- [How We Help](https://www.samgi.com/how-we-help/) - SAMGI’s scalable surgicalist programs improve patient care and outcomes by helping hospitals close gaps in emergency surgical care. Our local board-certified surgeons and dedicated support team deliver 24/7/365 emergency surgery care and have no competing duties while on service. As a result, emergency patients at our partner hospitals undergo surgery without delays. This leads to
- [Lynette Scherer, MD, FACS](https://www.samgi.com/lynette-scherer/) - Dr. Scherer is an internationally recognized, fellowship-trained trauma surgeon certified by the American Board of Surgery in general surgery and trauma/critical care. She joined SAMGI from her most recent position as professor of surgery and chief of trauma and emergency surgery at UC Davis Medical Center. After joining SAMGI, Dr. Scherer took on the role
- [Scott Flacks](https://www.samgi.com/scott-flacks/) - Scott Flacks brings more than 20 years of experience in global operations, strategic planning, and customer relationship management experience to SAMGI. He is responsible for a broad variety of practice operations and has been instrumental in SAMGI’s growth. Prior to joining SAMGI, Scott was an influential force in healthcare technology helping drive double-digit growth in
- [SAMGI Ebooks](https://www.samgi.com/samgi-ebooks/) - The Culture of Yes Download the Ebook to learn how a SAMGI’s surgicalist program can help your facility overcome a Culture of No. Benefits of Standardized Care Download the Ebook to learn how a SAMGI’s surgicalist standardized program can drive positive outcomes 6 Core Benefits of a Surgicalist Program in your Hospital Download this Ebook
- [Bill Garden](https://www.samgi.com/bill-garden/) - Bill Garden joined SAMGI in March 2019 as Chief Financial Officer. He brings 30 years of experience across a broad array of business environments, including over 17 years in healthcare. His finance, strategy, and operations experience spans hospital administration, practice management, revenue cycle, consulting and technology services. Prior to joining SAMGI, Bill led high-growth, innovative
- [Chris Brown](https://www.samgi.com/chris-brown/) - Chris Brown joined SAMGI in October 2020 as Chief Sales Officer. He is responsible for business development, marketing, and sales operation functions. Chris is an award-winning sales leader who drives revenue, profit, and EBITDA growth. With 30 years of healthcare sales experience, he excels in launching, turning around, and optimizing the performance of sales teams.
- [Glenn Koh, MD](https://www.samgi.com/glenn-koh/) - Dr. Koh has been with SAMGI since 2015 and served in several capacities as a surgeon, Medical Director and Associate CMO, as well as President of Medical Staff and Trauma Medical Director at SAMGI client sites Sutter Health and Kern Medical. Prior to joining SAMGI, he held surgical leadership positions with Kaiser Permanente. Dr. Koh
- [Articles](https://www.samgi.com/articles/) - Articles Insights into the surgicalist domain
- [Press Releases](https://www.samgi.com/press-releases/) - Press Releases
- [Case Studies](https://www.samgi.com/case-studies/) - Case Studies Examine how SAMGI surgicalist programs have had an impact on meeting unique ED surgery service challenges and achieved critical hospital goals.
- [Surgical Programs Graphic](https://www.samgi.com/1063-2/) - SAMGI24/7/365 ON-DUTY EMERGENCY SURGERY COVERAGE
- [SAMGI ROI Calculator LP](https://www.samgi.com/samgi-roi-calculator/) - Answer three simple questions to see how much SAMGI can impact your bottom line.

## Testimonials

- [Sutter Medical Center](https://www.samgi.com/testimonials/sutter-medical-center-2/) - "The program was helpful to stabilize surgical service and we were able to improve quality of care, decrease the length of stay and decrease the cost of caring for our patient population. In fact, that’s the real value of this program. We have been able to move patients through the system in a more efficient,
- [McLaren Oakland](https://www.samgi.com/testimonials/mclaren-oakland/) - "We had a case of angioedema in the ED that went south pretty quickly. Dr. Nichols arrived in the blink of an eye and was cool as a cucumber when it came to performing an ED tracheotomy. Thankfully, this was able to be done in the OR, as Dr. Kramer had stabilized the patient to
- [SAMGI Surgeon - Newburgh NY](https://www.samgi.com/testimonials/samgi-surgeon-newburgh-ny/) - "Since becoming a part of the Surgical Affiliates team, I only worry about taking care of my patients. I’m relieved of all the business side of running a practice and now have the priceless gift of being able to focus on being a surgeon, with a quality of life I could never have had in
- [Sutter Medical Center](https://www.samgi.com/testimonials/sutter-medical-center/) - “The data published in the JACS (Journal of the American College of Surgeons) study demonstrates that our collaboration with Dr. Owens and his team at Surgical Affiliates is achieving our goals. The outcomes, both clinical and financial, have been quite amazing. We are most proud about sustaining these results and taking this model from just
- [Sutter Amador](https://www.samgi.com/testimonials/what-our-customers-say-about-our-service/) - “We now have a clinical partner we can turn to with questions about further improvements, for help in refin-ing our programs, and in driving constant improvements in quality care and efficiency.”

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