Officials with Northeast Georgia Health System (NGHS) confirmed Tuesday morning the health system is buying Longstreet Clinic (pictured). Since its founding more than 30 years ago, Longstreet Clinic and NGHS have entered into a number of partnership while not merging.
“NGHS and Longstreet Clinic have a rich tradition of providing care across this region
for generations. We share so much in common beyond geography and patients – a commitment to quality, focus on safety, a track record of innovation and more,” said Carol Burrell, president
& CEO of NGHS. “Aligning more closely together would further strengthen health care for the
communities we both serve and unlock more opportunities for success.”
“As one of the largest independent medical groups owned and managed by physicians in
the state of Georgia, we are keenly aware of the unique challenges independent groups face in
the modern healthcare industry,” says Robert Richard, MD, FACS, bariatric surgeon and
president & chairman of Longstreet Clinic. “Exploring a deeper operational alignment with a
strong regional partner will create opportunities for both organizations to improve care
collaboration between providers, enhance quality of care and provide a more seamless patient
experience.