Press Release
US Acute Care Solutions Names Andrew Biga as Chief People Officer
CANTON, Ohio, February 2, 2026 – US Acute Care Solutions (USACS), the nation’s largest physician-owned emergency and inpatient medicine practice, announced today it has named Andrew Biga as Chief People Officer.Most recently, Mr. Biga served as Chief People Officer at GoHealth Urgent Care, where he led the overall people strategy for nearly 7,000 team members across the company’s 400 locations. In this role, he oversaw talent management, compensation and benefits, and employee relations.Prior to joining GoHealth, Mr. Biga held the role of Director of Talent Acquisition and Assessment for JetBlue Airways, where he led the enterprise recruiting and assessment teams responsible for filling over 5,000 roles annually and advancing data-driven hiring and selection practices. Earlier in his career, Mr. Biga held leadership roles with Procter Gamble, focusing on global talent management and leveraging data and analytics to drive talent decisions. Mr. Biga earned his doctorate in industrial-organizational psychology from the University of South Florida and completed his executive education at Stanford University Graduate School of Business.USACS Chief Executive Officer Robert Coward said, “Andrew will be an excellent addition to our leadership team given his extensive career experience and impressive background in employee support and engagement. Ensuring the well-being of our clinicians is our top priority, and I am confident Andrew will contribute valuable insights into how we can further improve the clinician experience.”“I am excited to be joining the USACS team at this important moment in the group’s history,” said Mr. Biga. “It is evident that there is a resounding commitment to a people-first culture, and it is deeply ingrained in the everyday decision-making process. I look forward to partnering with our clinicians and leaders to further strengthen that foundation and continue building a culture that supports, develops, and inspires our clinicians – taking care of those who care for our patients.”About USACSFounded by emergency medicine and inpatient physicians across the country, USACS is solely owned by its physicians and hospital system partners. The group is a national leader in integrated acute care, including emergency, hospital, and critical care medicine services. USACS provides high-quality care to approximately 11 million patients annually across more than 400 programs and is aligned with many of the leading health systems in the country. Visit usacs.com for more.###Media ContactMarty RichmondCorporate Communications DepartmentUS Acute Care Solutions330.493.4443 [email protected]
General News
US Acute Care Solutions Names Its Academic Excellence Recipients for 2025
CANTON, Ohio, January 8, 2026—US Acute Care Solutions (USACS), the nation’s largest physician-owned provider of hospital-based emergency and inpatient medicine, is pleased to announce the clinicians who have been named recipients of the Excellence in Clinical Teaching and Academic Incentive Awards.Excellence in Clinical Teaching AwardThe Excellence in Clinical Teaching Award was created to honor the outstanding clinical educators at each USACS residency program for their commitment to training the future physician workforce. Nominations are submitted by resident learners and fellow faculty and are reviewed at the beginning of each calendar year.Congratulations to the following recipients of the 2025 Excellence in Clinical Teaching Award:Ahmad Amireh, MD, Mercy Health – St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital—Boardman, OHAlexandre Lightfoot, MD, Mercy Health – Anderson Hospital—Cincinnati, OHAndrew F. Kalnow, DO, OhioHealth Doctors Hospital—Columbus, OHAndrew Kitlowski, MD, Dell Seton Medical Center at The University of Texas—Austin, TXEmily A. Hammer, DO, Henry Ford Genesys Hospital—Grand Blanc, MIIrtaza Asar, DO, Saint Vincent Hospital—Erie, PAJared Mugfor, DO, Allegheny General Hospital—Pittsburgh, PARandall McComb, MD, Summa Health System – Akron Campus—Akron, OHRichard W. Thompson, DO, Dell Children's Medical Center of Central Texas—Austin, TXThe Academic Incentive AwardThe Academic Incentive Award was established to recognize faculty members who have achieved academic success through research, teaching, and service excellence. To be selected, the faculty member must showcase high academic productivity during the calendar year to meet the threshold for earning the award.Congratulations to the following recipients of the 2025 Academic Incentive Award:Aleta Mizner, DO, Allegheny General Hospital—Pittsburgh, PAAndrew Kienstra, MD, Dell Children’s Medical Center of Central Texas—Austin, TXBenjamin D. Duncan, MD, FPD-AEMUS, Mercy Health – Anderson Hospital—Cincinnati, OHBenjamin A. Lang, MD, MPH, Dell Children’s Medical Center of Central Texas—Austin, TXBrent M. Troy, MD, Dell Children’s Medical Center of Central Texas—Austin, TXBrooke L. Watanabe, MD, Dell Seton Medical Center at The University of Texas—Austin, TXChristopher M. Lloyd, DO, FACEP, FAAEM, OhioHealth Doctors Hospital—Columbus, OHDennis P. Hanlon, MD, FAAEM, Allegheny General Hospital—Pittsburgh, PADhimitri A. Nikolla, DO, Saint Vincent Hospital—Erie, PAErica J. Ross, MD, Mercy Health – Anderson Hospital—Cincinnati, OHHoward W. Levitin, MD, OhioHealth Doctors Hospital—Columbus, OHJavier Morales, DO, FACOEP, Henry Ford Genesys Hospital—Grand Blanc, MIJonathan R. Eisenberg, MD, Dell Children’s Medical Center of Central Texas—Austin, TXJonathan J. Oskvarek, MD, Summa Health System – Akron Campus—Akron, OHKathryn M. Moore, DO, Summa Health System – Akron Campus—Akron, OHKristine D. Song, MD, Mercy Health – Anderson Hospital—Cincinnati, OHMelody L. Milliron, DO, FACOEP, Saint Vincent Hospital—Erie, PAMeenal D. Sharkey, MD, OhioHealth Doctors Hospital—Columbus, OHMichael J. Pallaci, DO, Summa Health System – Akron Campus—Akron, OHNickolas J. Meier, DO, OhioHealth Doctors Hospital—Columbus, OHPhilip S. Nawrocki, MD, Allegheny General Hospital—Pittsburgh, PAShiv B. Dua, MD, Allegheny General Hospital—Pittsburgh, PATamara Augustine Duclaire, MD, Mercy Health – Anderson Hospital—Cincinnati, OHVishnu V. Mudrakola, DO, Summa Health System – Akron Campus—Akron, OHExecutive Vice President of Academic Medicine David Seaberg, MD, CPE, FACEP, shared, “Our focus on education and academics at USACS is directly reflected in our ability to provide high-quality care to our patients. The contributions of our faculty, who drive innovation and advance the specialty, are highly valued, and we are fortunate to have them leading the way at our residency programs.”Chief Medical Officer Amer Aldeen, MD, FACEP, FAAEM, added, “I am proud to celebrate our Academic Excellence Award recipients for their critical involvement in the success of our residency and fellowship programs. They are at the forefront of developing the next generation of physicians, ensuring every resident and fellow is equipped with the latest evidence-based practices to excel in their specialty as an attending.”
