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Ardent Health Marks Expansion of Specialty Care in New UT Tyler School of Medicine

  • Ardent Health & UT Health East Texas opened a new shared hub in Tyler housing patient services & the region's first medical school.
  • The joint venture, formed in 2018, expanded specialty care including women's health, pulmonary, orthopedic, imaging & surgical services within the UT Tyler School of Medicine Building.
  • Ardent invested over $315 million in the partnership, exceeding its five-year capital commitment ahead of schedule.
  • The provider network grew by 116% to roughly 640 employed & affiliated providers since 2018.
  • Graduate medical education expanded from 39 residents in 2018 to over 270 currently, with approval to reach 323.
  • Multiple UT Health East Texas facilities earned "A" Safety Grades & Top Hospital recognition from The Leapfrog Group.
  • UT Tyler School of Medicine welcomed its inaugural class in 2023, with 85-95% of students from its first three classes having regional ties.
  • UT Health East Texas operates nine hospitals, over 90 clinics & the region's only Level 1 trauma center.
  • The partnership aims to address persistent health challenges in Northeast Texas, a 35-county area of 1.6 million people ranked among the least healthy in the U.S.