Optim Healthcare has made official the long anticipated partnership with National Surgical Healthcare, an owner and operator of surgical hospitals and ambulatory surgery centers based in Chicago.
National Surgical is a leading owner/operator of musculoskeletal-focused surgical hospitals and ambulatory surgery centers nationwide. The group partners with leading orthopedic surgeons and neurosurgeons in its 19 facilities across the country to offer patient care.
Once the deal closes, in the next few months, National Surgical will have controlling interest of the company. At this time, it is expected that all 60 physicians will stay in place throughout the Optim network and they will continue to operate under the Optim brand.
Optim provides musculoskeletal and primary healthcare to residents of 19 counties in Southeast Georgia along with three critical access hospitals in Tattnall County, Jenkins County, and Screven County, an ambulatory surgery center in Savannah, imaging centers and outpatient therapy.
Dr. John George, Optim's lead physician partner, said: "As we considered the opportunities ahead for Optim and the increasingly complex business landscape for our practice, we realized that additional skills and capabilities would be needed to reach our goals and capitalize on new prospects for growth. We believe National Surgical Healthcare can deliver the expert management skills, administrative support and strategic insight necessary for Optim Healthcare to continue its journey toward further success. At the same time, this will ensure that Optim will fulfill its mission of providing patients with the highest quality care and will continue to provide healthcare to medically underserved areas in Southeast Georgia."
David Crane, chairman and CEO of National Surgical, said, "We are pleased to announce this next step in our company's growth, a transformational partnership with the leading orthopedic group in Southeast Georgia. With its musculoskeletal focus and reputation for strong clinical outcomes and high quality patient care, Optim and NSH are an ideal fit. We are excited about our new partnership with Optim and look forward to working together to grow the organization's capabilities and presence throughout the area."
Founded in 1976 under the name Orthopedic Center, PC, Optim offers treatment in multiple specialties including orthopedics, neurosurgery, interventional pain management, general surgery, radiology, primary care, and physical & occupational therapy.
Locally, Bulloch County native Dr. John Hodges merged his private practice with Optim in 2009. He has continued to practice under the Optim umbrella since the merger.
"I'm very excited about our partnership with National Surgical Healthcare and the efficiencies it will bring in continuing to provide care to my hometown community for years to come," Hodges said.
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