Nashville, TN (PRWEB) November 12, 2013
PhyMed Healthcare Group (PhyMed) announced today that Lebanon (PA) Anesthesia Associates (LAA) has joined the PhyMed network of physician-owned anesthesia practices. The merger expands the PhyMed anesthesia network to Pennsylvania.
“PhyMed is pleased to welcome Lebanon Anesthesia Associates as our partner, and looks forward to collaborating with LAA’s doctors and staff in providing superior patient care and innovative delivery models in Pennsylvania,” said Dr. Frederick Miller, CEO and President of PhyMed board member. “We have spent significant time with the physicians at LAA and know we have partnered with a strong group that upholds the same core values as PhyMed.”
Dr. Forrest added that the compatible culture and vision shared by LAA and PhyMed will help create opportunities and expand market presence in Pennsylvania, which will benefit partner surgeons, hospitals and patients.
“The combined team, which includes some of the most experienced personnel in the healthcare industry and quality outcomes metric-driven physicians, will continue to strive for excellence in optimizing the delivery of care utilizing the most advanced technologies,” said Dr. Patrick Forrest, Chief Medical Officer and PhyMed board member.
“We are excited to be a part of the PhyMed team whose strong clinical leadership will support and enhance our emphasis on quality, patient safety and overall clinical excellence. The PhyMed physician ownership model was a driving force to our decision, and our partners will continue to benefit from continued growth and local ownership,” said Dr. Paul Teiken, President for Lebanon Anesthesia Associates.
About PhyMed Healthcare Group
Based in Nashville, PhyMed Healthcare Group is a physician-owned leader of anesthesia, pain management and critical care professionals, and is committed to providing focused, proactive and innovative business solutions that foster high-quality, care-centered results. PhyMed Healthcare Group is a trusted partner proudly serving healthcare systems; ambulatory surgery centers (ASCs) and office-based anesthesia in multiple states. PhyMed consists of over 350 clinicians, including 85 anesthesiologists and 245 CRNAs. To learn more, visit http://www.PhyMed.com.