LEWISVILLE, Texas, Oct. 5, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Adeptus Health Inc. (NYSE: ADPT), the largest operator of freestanding emergency rooms in the U.S., today announced the opening of its 75th freestanding emergency room. This latest opening reflects Adeptus Health's continued growth and momentum towards expanding access to the highest quality emergency care in the United States.
"As our rapid growth continues, we remain focused on our core mission of expanding access to the highest quality emergency care," said Thomas S. Hall, Chairman and CEO, Adeptus Health. "Our 75th freestanding facility opening is an important milestone as we continue to bring even more communities convenient access to emergency medical care."
In their 2014 National Report Card, The American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP) assigned an overall grade of 'D-' for access to emergency care in the U.S. This low grade reflects too few emergency departments to meet the needs of a growing and aging population. By creating new independent facilities located within neighborhoods and partnering with local healthcare systems, Adeptus Health is part of the solution that is transforming the delivery of emergency medical care in the U.S.
"The lack of access to high quality emergency care makes our growth and expansion more relevant and vital than ever. So far in 2015, Adeptus Health has opened 19 new facilities in Texas, Colorado and Arizona. We remain on track to deliver on our promise to open 24 new facilities a year, while also helping our partners enhance access to emergency medical care in their markets," added Hall.
Adeptus Health continues to work with partners in a number of states to expand the nation's access to high quality care. In Colorado, in partnership with University of Colorado Health, Adeptus Health operates UCHealth Emergency Rooms with two hospitals under construction. In Arizona, with Dignity Health, Adeptus Health operates Dignity Health Arizona General Hospital and freestanding emergency rooms. Adeptus Health also will soon be bringing additional access to Louisiana through its recent partnership with Ochsner Health System.
This approach, which combines an innovative and scalable emergency care delivery model and synergistic partnerships with leading healthcare systems, enables Adeptus Health to provide the highest quality care and expand access to more communities while building long-term value for shareholders.
About Adeptus Health Inc.
Adeptus Health Inc. (NYSE: ADPT) is a leading patient-centered healthcare organization expanding access to the highest quality emergency medical care through its network of freestanding emergency rooms and partnerships with premier healthcare providers. In Texas, Adeptus Health owns and operates First Choice Emergency Room, the nation's largest and oldest network of independent freestanding emergency rooms. In Colorado, in partnership with University of Colorado Health, Adeptus Health operates UCHealth Emergency Rooms. In Arizona, with Dignity Health, Adeptus Health operates Dignity Health Arizona General Hospital and freestanding emergency rooms. In Louisiana, Adeptus Health has a partnership with Ochsner Health System, the state's largest healthcare system, to improve access to emergency medical care. All Adeptus Health freestanding facilities are fully equipped emergency rooms with a complete radiology suite of diagnostic technology (CT scanner, ultrasound, and digital X-ray), on-site laboratory, and staffed with board-certified physicians and emergency trained registered nurses. According to patient feedback collected by Press Ganey Associates Inc., Adeptus Health provides the highest quality emergency medical care and received the 2013 and 2014 Press Ganey Guardian of Excellence Award for exceeding the 95th percentile in patient satisfaction nationwide. For more information please visit us on the web at adhc.com.
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