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Press Release
Jun 29, 2021
Drs. James Augustine, Michael Beeson Honored by American College of Emergency Physicians
Canton, Ohio, June 29, 2021– US Acute Care Solutions (USACS) today announced that physiciansJames Augustine, MD, FACEPandMichael Beeson, MD, MBA, FACEPwill be awarded two of the most prestigious lifetime awards by American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP). Dr. Augustinewas named theJames D. Mills Outstanding Contribution to Emergency Medicinerecipient, an award that is presented to an active, life, or honorary member for significant contributions to emergency medicine. This award is named after the late James D. Mills, Jr, MD, the second president of ACEP. Dr. Mills practiced emergency medicine in Alexandria, Virginia, for many years, and is commonly referred to as a designer of the "Alexandria Plan" for staffing emergency facilities with full-time practitioners of emergency medicine. James Augustine, MD, FACEP, is the USACS National Director of Prehospital Strategy for USACS and most recently chaired USACS’ National Clinical Governance Board. He is a board certified diplomate of the American Board of Emergency Medicine, and a fellow in the American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP). He recently concluded his second term on the ACEP Board of Directors, where he was honored for his lifetime of service at the 2019 conference. In addition, he has been a member of national groups and organizations overseeing emergency medical services, emergency service quality improvement, benchmarking and best practices and disaster preparation. Dr. Augustine earned his bachelor’s degree from The Ohio State University, and his medical degree from Wright State University School of Medicine. He performed an integrated residency in emergency medicine at Wright State University School of Medicine. He continues to serve as a clinical associate professor in the Department of Emergency Medicine at Wright State University. He has been married to Linda Augustine, a critical care nurse, for more than 40 years, and they have three grown children. Jim and Linda have long careers in fire and emergency services. Dr. Augustine is the Medical Director for Fire EMS agencies in Atlanta, GA; Naples, FL and Dayton, OH. Michael Beeson, MD, MBA, FACEPwas named theJudith E. Tintinalli Award for Outstanding Contribution in Educationaward recipient. This is presented to an ACEP member who has made a significant contribution to the educational aspects of the specialty. Dr. Beeson is Program Director for the USACS Emergency Medicine Residency at Summa Health in Akron, OH, where he also is Vice-Chair of Education in the Department of Emergency Medicine. He started his career as Emergency Medicine Program Director at Summa Akron City nearly three decades ago and most recently was Program Director at Akron General Cleveland Clinic. Dr. Beeson is one of the most honored Program Directors in the country, having received the Emergency Medicine Residency Association’s Program Director of the Year, the Accreditation Council of Graduate Medical Education’s Parker J. Palmer Courage to Teach Award, the Society for Academic Emergency Medicine’s Hal Jayne Excellence in Education Award and the Council of Residency Director’s Michael P. Wainscott Program Director Award.Dr. Beeson has served on the Board of Directors of the American Board of Emergency Medicine and is Editor-in-Chief of ACEP’s Critical Decisions in Emergency Medicine. He is the author of more than 60 peer-reviewed articles and numerous textbook chapters. About USACS Founded by 16 emergency medicine and hospitalist physician groups across the country, USACS is the national leader in physician-owned integrated acute care, including emergency medicine, hospitalist and critical care services. USACS provides high-quality care to approximately 7 million patients annually across more than 300 programs and is aligned with leading health systems across the country. Visit usacs.com to learn more. ### Media Contact Marty Richmond Corporate Communications Department US Acute Care Solutions 330.493.4443 x1406
Press Release
Jun 1, 2021
VEP Healthcare Joins US Acute Care Solutions
CANTON, Ohio, June 1, 2021– VEP Healthcare Inc. (VEP) and US Acute Care Solutions (USACS), national physician-owned leaders in hospital-based physician services have merged, effective today. Together, the companies form the largest physician-owned provider of integrated acute care medicine and the fourth-largest provider of emergency medicine services in the U.S., serving more than seven million patients annually in approximately 300 hospital-based locations. VEP was founded in 1981 to staff hospital emergency departments in California communities that needed a better solution. Since then, VEP has grown into a premier provider of clinical management services in emergent and inpatient settings in large markets with leading systems. For more than 40 years, VEP has remained devoted to its mission: deliver quality, compassionate care to those in need, within a culture supportive of healthcare providers. VEP serves one million patients annually in eight states through more than 40 hospital partners. USACS Executive Board Chairman, Dominic J. Bagnoli, MD, FACEP, FAAEM, said, “A merger of this magnitude, coming on the heels of the greatest healthcare crisis of our lifetimes, speaks volumes about the strength and permanence of the physician-ownership model. USACS is delighted to welcome our colleagues from VEP who share our singular mission:To Care for Patients.” “VEP has a reputation for excellence in clinical leadership and a large West Coast presence,” said USACS Chief Executive Officer, James Frary. “Through this merger, we add a partner that will strengthen our presence in the West and deepen our relationships with key existing health system partners.” “We believe the provider-owned scaled partnership model creates tremendous value for patients, hospitals and clinicians alike,” said VEP President, Steve Maron, MD. “We are excited to join forces with a partner that shares this belief and offers expanded infrastructure we can leverage to better serve our patients, hospital partners and each other.” Sidley Austin and Ropes Gray served as legal counsel to USACS. Greenhill Co. served as exclusive financial advisor to VEP; McDermott Will Emery and Buchalter served as its legal counsel. About USACS Founded by 16 emergency medicine and hospitalist physician groups across the country, USACS is the national leader in physician-owned integrated acute care, including emergency medicine, hospitalist and critical care services. USACS provides high-quality care to approximately six million patients annually across more than 260 programs and is aligned with leading health systems across the country. About VEP Healthcare Inc. (VEP) VEP is an independent, democratic, provider-owned-and-led clinical management and staffing group. For 40 years, VEP has remained devoted to its mission: deliver quality, compassionate care to those in need, within a culture supportive of healthcare providers. From humble beginnings staffing emergency rooms in rural California in 1981, VEP has grown into a premiere provider of emergency medicine, hospital medicine, intensivist, laborist, and telehealth management services. Today, VEP serves one million patients per year in eight states, in rural, suburban, and urban settings, through more than 40 hospital programs. ### Media Contact Marty Richmond Corporate Communications Department US Acute Care Solutions 330.493.4443 x1406
Press Release
May 28, 2021
US Acute Care Solutions Expands Integrated Acute Care Services At Two Mercy Health Hospitals In Central Ohio
CANTON, Ohio, May 31, 2021 –US Acute Care Solutions (USACS) announced it is now providing integrated acute care (IAC) services at Mercy Health – Springfield Regional Medical Center and Mercy Health – Urbana Hospital. USACS currently provides emergency medicine services at both locations. Integrated Acute Care brings the addition ofcritical careand hospital medicine services together as one team with one purpose: seamless, quality patient care across the entire acute care episode. “We’re proud to expand our partnership with Mercy Health, as they have been an outstanding partner for many years,” said Dr. Michael Cetta, Chief of Integrated Acute Care Services at USACS. “The USACS IAC program continues to grow as the model of choice for hospitals interested in enhancing quality and patient satisfaction.” As the area’s only full-service hospital, Springfield Regional Medical Center has served the Clark County community for more than 100 years and offers health services from maternal medicine to palliative care. Urbana Hospital serves Urbana and Champaign County, and is a proud partner of Telestroke with The Ohio State Wexner Medical Center. “As a health system, we look to partners with those who share the same vision for patient care,” said Adam Groshans, market president, Mercy Health – Springfield. “A vision that emphasizes compassion, quality and access. We believe USACS upholds these priorities in their delivery of care model.” The USACS model of Integrated Acute Care builds on the USACS commitment to physician ownership by creating a single, accountable team of physician leaders responsible for improvement of patient care throughout the patient's stay, from entrance into the emergency department until discharge, and beyond. The model has led to improvements in key quality metrics, particularly thoserelated to patient experience. # # # About USACS Founded by 15 emergency and hospital medicine physician groups across the country, USACS is the national leader in physician-owned integrated acute care, which includes emergency, hospital and critical care professional services. USACS provides high-quality care to approximately 6 million patients annually across more than 260 programs and is aligned with leading health systems across the country. Visitusacs.comto learn more. About Mercy Health Mercy Health – Springfield is part ofBon Secours Mercy Healthone of the 20 largest health systems in the United States and the fifth-largest Catholic health system in the country. The ministry’s quality, compassionate care is provided by more than 60,000 associates serving communities in Florida, Kentucky, Maryland, New York, Ohio, South Carolina and Virginia, as well as throughout Ireland. Mercy Health – Springfield, which includes Springfield Regional Medical Center and Urbana Hospital, has a mission to extend the compassionate ministry of Jesus by improving the health and well-being of our communities and bring good help to those in need, especially people who are poor, dying and underserved. Mercy Health – Springfield is a comprehensive, regional health care system, known for quality, innovation, compassionate service and a caring culture. With two hospitals and numerous physician offices and care locations, Mercy Health ensures easy access to safe, effective, timely and cost-efficient care for every stage of life through a network of hospitals, nursing homes and retirement communities as well as rehabilitation and outreach services. Consistent with its commitment to serve each patient with dignity, Bon Secours Mercy Health provides nearly $2 million per day in community benefit. To learn more, visitmercy.com. Media Contact Marty Richmond Corporate Communications Director US Acute Care Solutions 330.493.4443 x1406 [email protected]
Press Release
May 10, 2021
US Acute Care Solutions Names Dr. Anthony Martinez Vice President of South Region
CANTON, Ohio, May 10, 2021 – US Acute Care Solutions (USACS) today named Anthony Martinez, MD, FACEP vice president of its South Region. Most recently, Dr. Martinez served as the system director for the Valley Baptist Health System emergency departments in Harlingen, Texas. Prior to that he served in positions of increasing responsibility in the Baptist Health System in San Antonio. Dr. Martinez is a board member of the USACS National Clinical Governance Board. As a regional vice president, Dr. Martinez will provide medical and administrative leadership necessary to support the efforts of individual site medical directors. In collaboration with his clinical colleagues and other regional leadership, he will oversee the quality and effectiveness of each medical director while providing the resources and direction required to maintain the highest-quality patient care. Dr. Martinez said, “I am very excited for the opportunity to lead my colleagues in this expanded role. I am grateful for the trust our leadership has demonstrated and I am confident with the support of my physician peers, APPs and administrators we will continue to provide the excellent care for which this region is known.” A board-certified emergency physician, Dr. Martinez is a Fellow of the American College of Emergency Physicians. He earned his bachelor's degree from University of Texas-Pan American and his medical degree from the Baylor College of Medicine. He completed his residency in emergency medicine at the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston and is a graduate of the USACS Scholars Program. About USACS Founded by 15 emergency medicine and hospitalist physician groups across the country, USACS is the national leader in physician-owned integrated acute care, including emergency medicine, hospitalist and critical care services. USACS provides high-quality care to approximately 6 million patients annually across more than 260 programs and is aligned with leading health systems across the country. Visitusacs.comto learn more. ### Media Contact Marty Richmond Corporate Communications Department US Acute Care Solutions 330.493.4443 x1406
Press Release
Apr 19, 2021
US Acute Care Solutions Names Dr. Jennifer Bradstreet, MD, FACEP the President South Region
CANTON, OHIO, April 19, 2021 – US Acute Care Solutions (USACS) today announced it has named Jennifer Bradstreet, MD, FACEP the President of its South Region effective immediately. Most recently Dr. Bradstreet served as a vice president of the USACS South Region, a position she has held since late-2018, and she practices clinically at hospitals in the Baptist Health System in San Antonio.Before joining the USACS South Region she was a system director in the Lake Health system in Cleveland. Dr. Bradstreet said, “This is a tremendous honor and privilege, and I’m confident with the support of my USACS South colleagues we will continue to build on our successes serving patients and growing with our outstanding hospital system partners. I am grateful to USACS leadership for their confidence and support.” USACS Chief Clinical Officer, Dr. Matt Patlovany, said, “Jenn is an outstanding physician-leader and a dear friend. She is a natural for this expanded role and I’m excited to work with her as we grow the region and the group.” Dr. Bradstreet earned her bachelor's degree in Biology from New York University and attended Temple University School of Medicine. She completed her residency in emergency medicine at Drexel University. She is a graduate of the USACS Scholars Program, a board member of the USACS Southwest Regional Clinical Governance Board and a director on the USACS National Clinical Governance Board. About USACS Founded by 15 emergency medicine and hospitalist physician groups across the country, USACS is the national leader in physician-owned integrated acute care, including emergency medicine, hospitalist and critical care services. USACS provides high-quality care to approximately 6 million patients annually across more than 260 programs and is aligned with leading health systems across the country. Visitusacs.comto learn more. ### Media Contact Marty Richmond Corporate Communications Department US Acute Care Solutions 330.493.4443 x1406 [email protected]
Press Release
Mar 25, 2021
US Acute Care Solutions Names Matt Patlovany Chief Clinical Officer
CANTON, OHIO, March 25, 2021 – US Acute Care Solutions (USACS) today announced it has named Matt Patlovany, MD, FACEP its Chief Clinical Officer (CCO) effective immediately. Most recently Dr. Patlovany was president of the USACS South Region, a position he has held since 2019. Before that he was a vice president in the region, as well as a vice president with his former group, ESP. He has worked with San Antonio’s Baptist Health System since 2007, serving on more than a dozen clinical committees and task forces to improve quality and service. Dr. Patlovany said, “I’m both humbled and excited to be named CCO of USACS. This is an exciting time for the group, having just completed a transaction to buy out our minority capital partner, and embarking on a period of accelerating growth. As a physician-owned group, our priority remains the care we provide at each patient’s bedside, and that will be my singular focus in this new role.” USACS Chief Executive Officer, James Frary, said, “Matt is a proven leader, respected by his physician peers and hospital partners. He will make exceptional contributions to our clinical mission. I am eager to have Matt’s expertise broadened to include our national platform.” Dr. Patlovany earned his bachelor’s degree from Texas AM University and his medical degree from the University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston. He completed his residency training in emergency medicine at the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, where he served as chief resident. Dr. Patlovany is a board-certified emergency medicine physician and practices clinically in the Baptist Health System in San Antonio. About USACS Founded by 15 emergency medicine and hospitalist physician groups across the country, USACS is the national leader in physician-owned integrated acute care, including emergency medicine, hospitalist and critical care services. USACS provides high-quality care to approximately 6 million patients annually across more than 260 programs and is aligned with leading health systems across the country. Visitusacs.comto learn more. ### Media Contact Marty Richmond Corporate Communications Department US Acute Care Solutions 330.493.4443 x1406 [email protected]
Press Release
Mar 24, 2021
US Acute Care Solutions Names Steve Nelson And Jason Scheir To Its Board Of Directors
US ACUTE CARE SOLUTIONS NAMESSTEVE NELSON AND JASON SCHEIR TO ITS BOARD OF DIRECTORS CANTON, OHIO, March 23, 2021 – US Acute Care Solutions (USACS) today announced Steve Nelson and Jason Scheir have joined the company’s board of directors. Mr. Nelson is the Chief Executive Officer of DuPage Medical Group (DMG), one of the largest independent, multi-specialty physician groups in the country. Prior to joining DMG, he was the CEO of UnitedHealthcare, a $190 billion division of UnitedHealth Group. He also served in a variety of executive roles with the Henry Ford Health System. Mr. Scheir is a Partner at Apollo, which led the recent preferred equity investment in USACS to facilitate its physician-led buyout. USACS Executive Chairman of the Board of Directors, Dominic J. Bagnoli, MD, FACEP, FAAEM, said, “We are excited to welcome Steve and Jason to our board. As clinicians, we want to find innovative ways to partner with payers in evolving pay for performance plans, and believe Steve’s experience will be particularly valuable to these ends. The better we can align with payers to deliver necessary care at a lower cost to our patients while ensuring appropriate compensation for the providers on the front line, the easier it is for us to live out our mission:To care for patients.” “I’m honored to join the board of USACS, which occupies a leading and unique placein the healthcare ecosystem. I believe it is incredibly well positioned to improve health outcomes and patient experiences as well as to lower costs,” said Mr. Nelson. Apollo Partner and Head of U.S. Hybrid Value Mr. Scheir said, “USACS is a highly reputable leader in acute care clinical staffing for health systems across the country and is particularly appreciated for its physician ownership and proven results. I look forward to working with Steve and the entire board to help grow the business and steward the excellent care for which it is known.” Pete Hudson, Cheryl Pegus and Brian Regan stepped down from the board at the recent transition when physicians bought back the remainder of the business. USACS is grateful for their many contributions. About USACS Founded by 15 emergency medicine and hospitalist physician groups across the country, USACS is the national leader in physician-owned integrated acute care, including emergency medicine, hospitalist and critical care services. USACS provides high-quality care to approximately 6 million patients annually across more than 260 programs and is aligned with leading health systems across the country. Visitusacs.comto learn more. ### Media Contact Marty Richmond Corporate Communications Department US Acute Care Solutions 330.493.4443 x1406 [email protected]