Sound Physicians, a leading national healthcare organization, has expanded its reach in the Great Lakes region through the acquisition of Indigo Health Partners. The deal, finalized on June 18, 2019, marks a significant step in Sound Physicians’ commitment to enhancing healthcare services across hospital medicine, emergency medicine, critical care, population health, telemedicine, and physician advisory services. iNDIGO Health Partners, recognized for its expertise in hospitalist, telemedicine, and post-acute care, brings a robust network and a strong reputation to this partnership.
This strategic acquisition incorporates iNDIGO Health Partners’ programs across 9 hospitals, 10 skilled nursing facilities, and 12 assisted living facilities into Sound Physicians’ operations. Nearly 150 physicians, advanced practice providers, and business colleagues from iNDIGO Health Partners are now part of the Sound Physicians team. Collectively, this expands Sound Physicians’ footprint in the Great Lakes region to over 750 clinicians and business professionals, all dedicated to improving healthcare quality and affordability for patients.
Dr. Joe Joseph, Regional Chief Medical Officer for Sound Physicians, emphasized the synergistic benefits of this acquisition. “Welcoming iNDIGO Health Partners into Sound Physicians creates a powerful synergy,” he stated. “By combining our organizational strengths, we are better positioned to advance our shared mission of providing exceptional care to patients, supporting our clinical teams, and strengthening the communities we serve.” This integration promises to leverage the infrastructure and resources of both entities to deliver enhanced value to patients, physicians, and hospital partners alike.
The partnership ensures that former iNDIGO Health Partners clinicians will gain access to Sound Physicians’ substantial investments in professional development and leadership training. Sound Physicians, rooted in a physician-led ethos, offers extensive career advancement opportunities, including a partnership track for clinicians. Furthermore, hospitals and post-acute care facilities associated with iNDIGO will benefit from Sound Physicians’ proven performance management methodologies and advanced technology solutions. These include Sound Connect, a proprietary platform designed to streamline clinical workflows and communication, and SoundMetrix, a sophisticated data analytics tool. These resources are instrumental in empowering clinical teams to elevate the quality of care and effectively manage healthcare costs within their communities.
Dr. Troy Ahlstrom, former President of iNDIGO Health Partners, expressed strong support for the acquisition, noting the alignment of values and the enhanced service capabilities. “Joining Sound Physicians represents an exciting opportunity to build upon the strengths of both organizations,” Dr. Ahlstrom commented. “We are confident that this combination will not only bolster the services we provide throughout Michigan but also reinforce our shared commitment to quality, service, excellence, and leadership in patient care.” The acquisition of indigo health partners by Sound Physicians signifies a powerful advancement for healthcare delivery in Michigan and the broader Great Lakes region, promising improved patient outcomes and a stronger healthcare ecosystem.
