In a recent press release, Ensemble Health Partners, an industry leader in healthcare financial management services, announced a strategic partnership with Summit Healthcare in support of their mission to be the healthcare system of choice and deliver exceptional, compassionate care close to home.
Ensemble will serve as Summit Healthcare’s strategic revenue cycle management partner in order to ensure full and fair payment from insurers as well as excellent patient experiences in accessing care.
Located in Show Low, Summit Healthcare is a 101-bed hospital with more than 1,308 hospital and clinic employees and 340 physicians and allied health professionals.
“One of the attractions in partnering with Ensemble is their culture of putting patients and employees first. This will be a seamless transition and patients will continue to receive excellent, compassionate service close to home,” says Ron McArthur, CEO. “One thing to make clear to our communities is that no revenue cycle employees will lose their positions at Summit Healthcare. They will become Ensemble employees working on behalf of Summit Healthcare”.
“We are thrilled to partner with Summit Healthcare to be true leaders, working hand in hand, in discovering and redefining what’s possible in healthcare,” said Judson Ivy, CEO, Ensemble Health Partners. “Now, more than ever, the financial strength of hospitals and health systems is imperative. At Ensemble, we specialize in resolving the complexities of payor-provider interactions, driving the best financial outcomes and allowing providers to focus on what they do best – delivering exceptional patient care.”
“We are excited to partner with Ensemble and leverage their expertise and technological innovation in the revenue cycle industry,” said David Rothenberger, Chief Financial Officer of Summit Healthcare. “Their demonstrated history of results will complement the revenue cycle team of Summit Healthcare.”