Wayne HealthCare Announces Emergency Medicine Partnership with Vituity
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November 9, 2026
Wayne HealthCare Announces Emergency Medicine Partnership with Vituity
Partnership brings national clinical resources and local physician leadership together to support emergency care close to home
GREENVILLE, Ohio (November 9, 2026) — Wayne HealthCare’s new emergency medicine provider partnership with Vituity begins Monday, November 9, 2026, reinforcing the hospital’s commitment to quality, compassionate emergency care for Darke County and surrounding communities.
Vituity’s emergency medicine physicians and advanced practice providers will work alongside Wayne HealthCare’s nurses, clinical teams and hospital leadership, with a shared focus on quality, access and the patient experience. Wayne HealthCare’s emergency department will continue providing care 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
“Access to dependable emergency care is essential to the health and well-being of our rural community,” said Jeff Subler, president and CEO of Wayne HealthCare. “Our partnership with Vituity builds on the dedication of our team and brings additional clinical expertise and resources to support the care our patients and families count on. It reflects our continued commitment to investing in services and partnerships that keep quality care close to home.”
Founded by emergency medicine physicians more than 50 years ago, Vituity is a physician-owned and physician-led partnership. Its model gives clinicians closest to patients a voice in decisions about care, supported by a national network that shares clinical knowledge and best practices. Local clinical leadership guides day-to-day care, with approaches tailored to each hospital’s community and needs.
For Wayne HealthCare, the partnership will support continued collaboration on care delivery, communication and patient experience, building on the work already underway within its emergency department.
“Emergency care depends on strong teamwork and clear communication, especially when patients and families are facing uncertainty,” said Kim Freeman, vice president of patient care services and chief nursing officer at Wayne HealthCare. “We look forward to working alongside our Vituity colleagues to support our care teams, build on our strengths and help every patient feel informed, respected and cared for throughout their visit.”
Neagum Patel, MD, Vituity medical director, will provide local physician leadership for the emergency department.
“Our role begins with listening to the people who know this hospital and community best,” said Patel. “By working closely with Wayne HealthCare’s nurses, clinicians and leadership, we can bring Vituity’s shared experience into local practice in ways that support our patients and the team caring for them. We are pleased to become part of this community and contribute to its emergency care.”
The launch coincides with the opening of Wayne HealthCare’s new CareFlight landing zone, another investment in emergency care serving the region. A community celebration highlighting the landing zone and emergency care partnerships is planned for spring 2027.
For information about Wayne HealthCare’s emergency services, visit www.waynehealthcare.org.
About Wayne HealthCare
Wayne HealthCare is an independent critical access hospital in Greenville, Ohio, serving Darke County and surrounding communities. Through hospital services, medical offices, wellness programs and community partnerships, Wayne HealthCare advances its mission of providing quality care and promoting wellness, close to home.
About Vituity
For over 50 years, Vituity has been raising the standard of care and transforming how, when and where care is delivered. As a physician-owned and -led multispecialty partnership, our 9,000+ doctors and clinicians care for over 14 million patients annually across more than 900 practices and 12 acute care specialties.
Vituity’s patient focus and commitment to clinical excellence are the driving forces that place us at the heart of better care. Our frontline clinicians and business leaders develop healthcare solutions that improve outcomes for patients and hospitals. Our innovation hub, Inflect Health identifies early-stage health-tech companies and facilitates a connection to physicians for testing and our charitable foundation, Vituity Cares, extends our reach into communities that are most affected by healthcare disparities.
Vituity is driven to continually transform healthcare through our collective passion for patients. Learn more at www.vituity.com.