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USACS APP Embarks on Surgical Expedition to Honduras
Elizabeth Argenbright, PA-C, is no stranger to a full-circle moment. In 2010, she embarked on a medical mission to Honduras while working in healthcare administration at Bon Secours. Little did she know this experience would change her life, sending her back to school to become a PA. Fast forward to the present, Elizabeth is […]
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Risk Management and Medical Malpractice Coverage
USACS acts as an enduring support system. We safeguard the futures of our colleagues through leading risk management and unrivaled medical malpractice coverage. Protection is offered on every front, whether clinically, legally, or emotionally. Our coordinated efforts exceed expectations, ultimately producing tangible results: • Our malpractice claims are less than ½ the national average. […]
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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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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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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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An Inside Look at USACS’ Strategic Traveling Ambassador Team (STAT) Physician Program
Imagine living exactly where you want while doing the job you love. This may sound like a pipe dream—but it can be your reality. Our Strategic Traveling Ambassador Team (STAT) Physician Program offers emergency, hospital, and critical care medicine physicians the unique opportunity to designate their home base and travel to partner hospitals nationwide. With […]
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A Guide to Physician Immigration Services at USACS
At USACS, we understand the importance of attracting and retaining global medical talent. Backed by our team of immigration experts, we have created a robust portfolio of services—available at no cost to full-time physicians who are looking to join our practice. Our concierge experience sets the industry standard. We cover everything from initial visas to […]
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