Navicent Health and Air Evac Lifeteam announced that they have joined together in a Preferred Provider Agreement. The PPA will strengthen the ability of both organizations to serve the region across the continuum of care.
 
“As the healthcare industry continues to change, we have learned that we are stronger together than we are apart. We have enjoyed a wonderful working relationship with Air Evac for many years, and both organizations are firmly committed to patient-centered care. By joining together in a Preferred Provider Agreement, we will work collaboratively to keep the needs of the patient at the center of all that we do,” said Dr. Ninfa M. Saunders, President and CEO of Navicent Health.
 
Through this collaborative effort, Navicent Health and Air Evac are best positioned to serve patients in their greatest time of need, specifically ensuring that patients facing life threatening situations – including trauma, cardiovascular issues and stroke – receive optimum care quickly and efficiently. The collaboration will also allow both organizations to share best practices in the areas of clinical operations, education and training, quality assurance and improvement. Both organizations look forward to working together, and also building strong relationships with other healthcare providers, to improve access to high quality care, particularly in underserved areas.
 
“As an independent provider of helicopter air ambulance, we take great pride in the relationship we have with Navicent Health. We work with more than 2,000 healthcare providers, including EMS agencies and hospitals. The Preferred Provider Agreement with Navicent will ensure the best possible care for patients who need rapid transportation to a higher level of emergency healthcare,” said Seth Myers, President of Air Evac Lifeteam.