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Prisma Health and Atlas Healthcare Partners Form New Joint Venture

Prisma Health and Atlas Healthcare Partners have embarked on an exciting new journey by launching a joint venture aimed at significantly improving access to outpatient surgical care across regions like South Carolina, southeastern Tennessee, and surrounding areas.

This strategic alliance combines the extensive clinical expertise of Prisma Health with the exceptional management and development capabilities of Atlas Healthcare Partners. Their collaboration is set to introduce more than 15 ambulatory surgery centers (ASCs) across key locations, which include major markets such as Greenville-Spartanburg, Columbia, Charleston, and areas along South Carolina's coastal regions.

The Significance of ASCs

Ambulatory Surgery Centers are specialized healthcare facilities that facilitate a variety of common surgical and outpatient procedures without necessitating an overnight hospital stay. As a result, patients benefit from not only convenience but also reduced costs compared to traditional hospital-based surgeries. Often, they experience shorter wait times and easier scheduling processes, making care more accessible and tailored to their needs.

Transitioning to a New Era of Care

As part of this collaboration, the plan is to transition two existing Prisma Health ASCs along with the establishment of two new locations into the joint venture framework. Atlas Healthcare Partners will take charge of managing these centers, ensuring a smooth operation focused on quality and safety.

Clarence Sevillian, representing Prisma Health, emphasized the goal of the partnership stating, "Our focus is helping patients live healthier lives. This partnership brings care closer to home. By expanding outpatient surgery centers, we make it easier for patients to access high-quality care in settings that are more convenient, often more affordable, and designed for comfort. It’s another way we're improving health and access across South Carolina and Tennessee."

Echoing this sentiment, Aric Burke, CEO of Atlas Healthcare Partners, remarked, "ASCs are critical to the current and future delivery of high-quality, affordable healthcare. Our partnership with Prisma Health represents a significant step forward in expanding access to exceptional outpatient surgical care across the Southeast. We are proud to align with a mission-driven organization like Prisma Health and look forward to combining our strengths to deliver outstanding outcomes and experiences for patients and physicians alike."

About Prisma Health

Ranked as one of “America's Most Innovative Companies” by Fortune magazine, Prisma Health is a nonprofit health organization that employs over 32,000 individuals. They operate 19 acute and specialty hospitals, with a total of 3,131 licensed beds and more than 5,900 medical professionals. Every year, Prisma Health provides care to over 1.6 million patients in the South Carolina and Tennessee regions. You can connect with Prisma Health on various social media platforms including Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, Twitter/X, and TikTok, or visit PrismaHealth.org for more information.

About Atlas Healthcare Partners

Founded in 2019, Atlas Healthcare Partners is dedicated to partnering with nonprofit health systems and physicians to enhance the delivery of high-quality, convenient, and affordable care through ASCs. As the exclusive joint venture partner for several health systems, Atlas has remarkably expanded from zero to 49 ASCs across seven states, handling over 117,000 annual cases and generating $407 million in revenue while employing 1,300 staff members. Atlas continues to explore new joint venture opportunities with leading health systems across the nation to support their community care missions effectively. Further details can be found at Atlashp.com or on LinkedIn.

This dynamic partnership heralds a new chapter in outpatient surgical care within the Southeast, with expectations of improved patient experiences, enhanced healthcare accessibility, and a significant impact on local communities. As they pave the way for innovation and convenience in surgical care, Prisma Health and Atlas Healthcare Partners are setting a new standard for outpatient services in the region.