Sentara Health Company Research Report

Company Overview

Name: Sentara Health

Mission: "We improve health every day."

Founding and Founders: Founded in 1888. No specific founders mentioned.

Key People:

Dennis Matheis, President & CEO

Dr. Jordan Asher, Executive Vice President & Chief Clinical Officer

Headquarters: No specific headquarters location mentioned.

Number of Employees: Approximately 30,000

Revenue: No information is available.

Recognition: Sentara Health is recognized nationally for clinical quality and safety and was named to IBM Watson Health's "Top 15 Health Systems." Forbes also recognized Sentara as a "Best Employer for New Grads" (2022), "Best Employer for Veterans" (2022, 2023), and "Best Employer for Women" (2020).

Products and Services

Sentara Health Plans: Serving more than 1 million members in Virginia and Florida.

Healthcare Services:

12 hospitals in Virginia and Northeastern North Carolina

Sentara Community Care and Mobile Care services

Behavioral Health and Safety Net Navigation services.

Recent Developments

New Initiatives and Investments:

Sentara Scholars and Project CHOICE: Nearly $4 million investment in healthcare career pipeline programs to support students and create a diverse healthcare workforce.

New Training Programs: Plans to double residency positions in Virginia and North Carolina.

AI Initiatives: Tests on AI to create patient notes to reduce physician burnout.

Technological Advancements:

Clinical Smartphones: Introduction of pocket-sized smartphones to improve patient care and reduce staff workload by improving admission times and nurse response times.

Community and Health Initiatives:

Investments in Community Projects: $294 million invested in Virginia and North Carolina, including $164 million in uncompensated care.

Community Care Expansions: Expansion of Sentara Community Care across the Commonwealth focusing on addressing social drivers of health and improving public health outcomes.

Behavioral Health and Food Security: Funding initiatives for behavioral health services and collaborations with food banks to combat food insecurity.

New Partnerships:

Virginia Coordinated Clinical Research Network: Founding member to enhance clinical trials and research across Virginia.

Maternal Health Collaborations: Partnered with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and local organizations to address disparities in maternal health.

Recognitions and Awards:

Awards by Forbes: Recognized as "Best Employer for Veterans" in 2023 and among the "Best-In-State Employers."

Community Contributions: Recognized in Virginia Business’s 2024 Most Generous Virginians list.

Facility and Service Expansions:

Sentara Halifax Regional Hospital: Groundbreaking of a new state-of-the-art hospital set to open in 2026.

HIPEC Therapy Services: Introduction of ground-breaking ovarian cancer treatment in Hampton Roads.

Conclusion

Sentara Health is a prominent not-for-profit health delivery system recognized for its commitment to healthcare innovation, equity, and community impact. Through strategic investments, community programs, and technological advancements, Sentara aims to enhance healthcare access and quality across its service regions.