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USACS Achieves Record-High hNPS

“How likely is it that you would recommend USACS to a friend or colleague?” Bi-annually, our health system C-suite partners answer this critical question. Their responses determine our Hospital Net Promoter Score (hNPS), which measures the strength of our health system partnerships.   We are thrilled to share the record-setting results we achieved in 2025, […]

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From Learners to Leaders Through Dell Medical School’s PEM Fellowship

Through graduate medical training, we support those who care for our youngest patients. In collaboration with Dell Medical School at The University of Texas at Austin, our USACS faculty lead an outstanding Pediatric Emergency Medicine (PEM) Fellowship. This hallmark program is affiliated with the Ascension Seton Healthcare Family, our valued partner across hospitals in the […]

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The Identity and Value of USACS PEM Physicians

At USACS, we don’t simply hire healthcare professionals—we empower lifelong careers. This is especially true for our team of Pediatric Emergency Medicine (PEM) Physicians. While they invest in the health of our pediatric patients, we commit to their perpetual success. We strive to build an environment where they can thrive, guided by a clear and […]

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Unlocking the Impact of Clinical Educators with Irtaza Asar, DO

How do we build exemplary clinical teams? It all starts with influential educators like Irtaza Asar, DO. Dr. Asar is an Emergency Physician and Core Faculty Member at Saint Vincent Hospital. Based in Erie, PA, he is well known for advancing medical thought and practice.   Most recently, he received the ACEP National Emergency Medicine […]

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Honoring Hispanic Heritage Month with Miguel Villagra, MD, FACP, FHM

  In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, Hospital Medicine Physician, Miguel Villagra, MD, FACP, FHM, offered to share his insights on both leadership within the Hispanic community and cultural competency in healthcare. Dr. Villagra has been with USACS since 2018, beginning with a legacy group, and is a dedicated Hospitalist at Carson Tahoe Regional Medical […]

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Empowering Clinical Leaders with USACS Executive Coaching Program

USACS is built on a promise: to deliver care without compromise led by those who live it. Central to our promise is the development of clinical leaders, those of today and of tomorrow. The USACS Executive Coaching Program is one of many resources designed with this priority in mind. Free for our Physicians and APPs, […]

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Clinical Excellence Award: Celebrating Jason Goldwasser, DO

As part of our ongoing celebration of the 2024 Clinical Excellence Award, we are pleased to introduce recipient Jason Goldwasser, DO. Dr. Goldwasser was selected by our National Clinical Governance Board (NCGB) for his accomplishments as an Emergency Physician and Quality Director at Jefferson Hospital. He is with us today to explore his career at […]

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The Power of Community: USACS Clinicians Respond to the Kerrville Flash Flood

When our communities are faced with unforeseen catastrophic events and the inevitable chaos that follows, one constant remains: our clinicians’ unwavering commitment to our mission—to care for patients. With hospitals as the primary clinical setting for USACS, our Physicians and APPs stand ready to provide care in any circumstance, often putting their own safety aside […]

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Physician Leadership Development Through USACS Scholars Program

Physician leadership is the foundation of USACS. It is who we are. It is what drives us forward. To maintain this edge, we established the USACS Scholars Program. A year-long experience, this program prepares, places, and retains physicians in site-level leadership. Scholars emerge as the next generation of acute care changemakers, empowering them to embrace […]

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