Novant Medical Group Named in Top Five Largest Groups in the Nation

CHARLOTTE, N.C. - Novant Medical Group (NMG) now ranks among industry leaders as the fifth largest medical group in the nation. In a recently released report conducted by independent research firm SK&A Healthcare Information Solutions, NMG was listed as having the most physician offices of any medical group in the country with a total of 303 located across North Carolina, South Carolina and Virginia. Since the report was released, NMG has grown to 361 office locations and more than 1,000 physician partners.

"Physician partnership is at the heart of our success as a medical group, and we're proud to offer such a large network of physicians committed to delivering the highest quality care," said T. Hayes Woollen, Jr., M.D., president of NMG.

NMG is also a national leader when it comes to several quality indicators. For example, the group was one of just 10 chosen by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services to participate in an important Physician Group Practice Demonstration Project to support patients with chronic conditions. In addition, many NMG physicians have received recognition from the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA), American Diabetes Association and American Heart Association for their ability to deliver excellent care to patients suffering from diabetes, heart disease and stroke.

"Each care provider and physician office considered for membership is carefully evaluated on key quality measures to ensure that they can uphold the high standards of our network," said Dr. Woollen. "While we continue to grow to better serve the medical needs of our communities, our promise to deliver quality care will never change."

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Novant Health is a not-for-profit integrated group of hospitals and physician practices, caring for patients and communities in North and South Carolina. The Novant Medical Group consists of 1,060 physicians in 361 practice locations. Hospital affiliates include Presbyterian Hospital, Presbyterian Orthopaedic Hospital, Presbyterian Hospital Matthews and Presbyterian Hospital Huntersville in the Charlotte area; Forsyth Medical Center and Medical Park Hospital in Winston-Salem; Thomasville Medical Center in Thomasville; Brunswick Community Hospital in Supply; and Rowan Regional Medical Center in Salisbury. Other Novant facilities and programs include nursing homes, outpatient surgery centers, medical plazas, rehabilitation programs, community health outreach programs and the national MedQuest organization with 92 diagnostic imaging centers in 13 states. Novant Health is ranked 12th nationally among the 2009 Top 100 Integrated Healthcare Networks, according to an analysis by the SDI health informatics company.

Contact: Laura Edwards
Public Relations & Marketing
Novant Health
Media Cell: 704-617-2631

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