Optim Healthcare, with 60 physicians in its expansive provider network, announced today that they are partnering with National Surgical Healthcare, an owner and operator of surgical hospitals and ambulatory surgery centers.  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, added, "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." 

Commenting on the announcement, David Crane, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of NSH, 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." 

NSH is a leading owner/operator of musculoskeletal-focused surgical hospitals and ambulatory surgery centers nationwide. A leader in clinical outcomes, NSH partners with leading orthopedic surgeons and neurosurgeons in its 19 facilities across the country to provide cost-efficient, high-quality patient care. For more information about NSH, visit the company's website at www.nshinc.com.