NUTEX HEALTH OPENS FORT SMITH ER & HOSPITAL IN ARKANSAS

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Nutex Health (NASDAQ: NUTX) has opened its 22nd healthcare facility, Fort Smith ER & Hospital, located in Fort Smith, Arkansas. This state-of-the-art 18,600 square foot facility operates 24/7 and features an emergency room with eight private exam rooms, four inpatient beds, and in-house imaging, pharmacy, and laboratory services. This facility marks Nutex Health's second micro-hospital in Arkansas, alongside Cabot Emergency Hospital. The company, founded in 2011 and headquartered in Houston, Texas, operates 21 facilities across eight states, focusing on innovative healthcare models and partnering with over 800 physicians.

Positive

• Opened 22nd healthcare facility, Fort Smith ER & Hospital.
• Facility includes advanced amenities: emergency room, inpatient beds, and diagnostic services.
• Second micro-hospital in Arkansas, expanding local healthcare access.
• Company operates 21 facilities in 8 states, enhancing network growth.

Negative

• Dependence on management and risks related to rapid growth.
• Potential dilution to stockholders due to growth strategy.
• Economic and regulatory uncertainties impacting future performance.

HOUSTON, Feb. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Nutex Health Inc. ("Nutex Health" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: NUTX), a physician-led, healthcare management and operations company comprised of 21 micro-hospitals in 8 states and primary care-centric, risk-bearing physician networks, is pleased to announce the opening of its 22^nd healthcare facility, Fort Smith ER & Hospital, in Fort Smith, Arkansas.

The new state-of-the-art 18,600 square foot facility is open 24/7, 365 days a year, and includes an emergency room with 8 private exam rooms, 4 private inpatient beds as well as in-house imaging, pharmacy and laboratory services.

This is Nutex Health's second micro-hospital in Arkansas, accompanying Cabot Emergency Hospital in Cabot, AR.

"We are honored to have the opportunity to bring high quality medical care to this great community," stated Tom Vo, M.D., MBA, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Nutex Health.

About Nutex Health Inc.

Headquartered in Houston, Texas and founded in 2011, Nutex Health Inc. is a physician-led, healthcare management and operations company with approximately 1500 employees nationwide and is partnered with over 800 physicians. The Company has two divisions: a Hospital division and a Population Health Management division.  The Hospital division currently owns and operates 21 facilities in eight different states.  The division implements and operates different innovative health care models, including micro hospitals, specialty hospitals and hospital outpatient departments (HOPDs).  The Population Health Management division owns and operates provider networks such as Independent Physician Associations (IPAs). Through our Management Services Organizations (MSOs), we provide management, administrative and other support services to our affiliated hospitals and physician groups.  Our cloud-based proprietary technology platform aggregates clinical and claims data across multiple settings, information systems and sources to create a holistic view of patients and providers, allowing us to deliver greater quality care more efficiently. 

Safe Harbor:

Certain statements and information included in this press release constitute "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Federal Private Securities Litigation Act of 1995. When used in this press release, the words or phrases "will", "will likely result," "expected to," "will continue," "anticipated," "estimate," "projected," "intend," "goal," or similar expressions are intended to identify "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such statements are subject to certain risks, known and unknown, and uncertainties, many of which are beyond the control of the Company.  Such uncertainties and risks include, but are not limited to,  our ability to successfully combine our legacy operations of the combined company, to execute our growth strategy, economic conditions, dependence on management, dilution to stockholders, lack of capital, changes in laws or regulations, the effects of rapid growth upon the Company and the ability of management to effectively respond to the growth and demand for products and services of the Company, newly developing technologies, the Company's  ability to compete, conflicts of interest in related party transactions, regulatory matters, protection of technology, lack of industry standards, the effects of competition and the ability of the Company to obtain future financing. Such factors could materially adversely affect the Company's financial performance and could cause the Company's actual results for future periods to differ materially from any opinions or statements expressed within this press release.

 

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SOURCE Nutex Health, Inc.

FAQ

What is the significance of Nutex Health opening Fort Smith ER & Hospital?

The opening of Fort Smith ER & Hospital is significant as it expands Nutex Health's footprint in Arkansas and enhances local access to healthcare.

What services does the new Fort Smith ER & Hospital offer?

The new facility offers 24/7 emergency services, private exam rooms, inpatient beds, and in-house imaging, pharmacy, and laboratory services.

How does the opening of Fort Smith ER & Hospital affect Nutex Health's operations?

This new facility enhances Nutex Health's operational network, increasing its total to 22 healthcare facilities across eight states.

What challenges does Nutex Health face after opening the new facility?

Challenges include managing rapid growth, potential stockholder dilution, and economic uncertainties.

When was the Fort Smith ER & Hospital opened?

The Fort Smith ER & Hospital was officially opened on February 6, 2023.