Privia Health Enters Arizona In Partnership with Integrated Medical Services
Privia Health Group (PRVA) has announced its expansion into Arizona through a partnership with Integrated Medical Services (IMS), marking its entry into its 15th state. IMS, one of Arizona's largest independent multi-specialty practices, brings approximately 70 physicians and advanced practice providers across 21 locations, managing over 28,000 attributed lives across various value-based care arrangements.
The partnership will establish Privia Medical Group—Arizona, with IMS serving as the anchor practice while maintaining physician ownership and operation. Implementation on the Privia Platform is scheduled for Q4 2025, with profitability expected in the same quarter and throughout 2026.
IMS currently serves patients through Commercial, Medicare, Medicare Advantage, and Medicaid programs. The collaboration aims to provide independent providers across Arizona with new alternatives for patient care, regardless of reimbursement models.
Privia Health Group (PRVA) ha annunciato la sua espansione in Arizona attraverso una partnership con Integrated Medical Services (IMS), segnando il suo ingresso nel quindicesimo stato. IMS, uno dei più grandi studi medici indipendenti a più specialità in Arizona, conta circa 70 medici e fornitori di pratiche avanzate in 21 sedi, gestendo oltre 28.000 pazienti attribuiti attraverso vari accordi di assistenza basata sul valore.
La partnership darà vita a Privia Medical Group—Arizona, con IMS che fungerà da pratica principale mantenendo la proprietà e l'operatività dei medici. L'implementazione sulla piattaforma Privia è prevista per il quarto trimestre del 2025, con una redditività attesa nello stesso trimestre e per tutto il 2026.
IMS attualmente serve i pazienti attraverso programmi Commerciali, Medicare, Medicare Advantage e Medicaid. La collaborazione mira a fornire ai fornitori indipendenti in Arizona nuove alternative per la cura dei pazienti, indipendentemente dai modelli di rimborso.
Privia Health Group (PRVA) ha anunciado su expansión en Arizona a través de una asociación con Integrated Medical Services (IMS), marcando su entrada en el decimoquinto estado. IMS, una de las prácticas independientes de múltiples especialidades más grandes de Arizona, cuenta con aproximadamente 70 médicos y proveedores de práctica avanzada en 21 ubicaciones, gestionando más de 28,000 vidas atribuidas en varios acuerdos de atención basada en el valor.
La asociación establecerá Privia Medical Group—Arizona, con IMS como la práctica ancla mientras mantiene la propiedad y operación de los médicos. La implementación en la plataforma Privia está programada para el cuarto trimestre de 2025, con rentabilidad esperada en el mismo trimestre y durante todo 2026.
IMS actualmente atiende a pacientes a través de programas comerciales, Medicare, Medicare Advantage y Medicaid. La colaboración tiene como objetivo proporcionar a los proveedores independientes en Arizona nuevas alternativas para la atención al paciente, independientemente de los modelos de reembolso.
프리비아 헬스 그룹 (PRVA)가 통합 의료 서비스 (IMS)와의 파트너십을 통해 애리조나로의 확장을 발표하며 15번째 주에 진입하게 되었습니다. 애리조나의 가장 큰 독립 다전문 진료소 중 하나인 IMS는 21개 위치에서 약 70명의 의사와 고급 실무 제공자를 보유하고 있으며, 다양한 가치 기반 치료 계약을 통해 28,000명 이상의 환자를 관리하고 있습니다.
이번 파트너십은 프리비아 메디컬 그룹—애리조나를 설립하며, IMS가 주된 진료소 역할을 하면서 의사의 소유와 운영을 유지합니다. 프리비아 플랫폼의 구현은 2025년 4분기로 예정되어 있으며, 같은 분기와 2026년 내내 수익성이 예상됩니다.
IMS는 현재 상업, 메디케어, 메디케어 어드밴티지 및 메디케이드 프로그램을 통해 환자에게 서비스를 제공합니다. 이 협력은 애리조나의 독립 제공자에게 환자 치료를 위한 새로운 대안을 제공하는 것을 목표로 하며, 보상 모델에 관계없이 진행됩니다.
Privia Health Group (PRVA) a annoncé son expansion en Arizona grâce à un partenariat avec Integrated Medical Services (IMS), marquant son entrée dans le quinzième État. IMS, l'une des plus grandes pratiques indépendantes multi-spécialités de l'Arizona, compte environ 70 médecins et fournisseurs de pratiques avancées dans 21 lieux, gérant plus de 28 000 vies attribuées dans divers arrangements de soins basés sur la valeur.
Ce partenariat établira Privia Medical Group—Arizona, IMS servant de pratique principale tout en maintenant la propriété et l'exploitation des médecins. La mise en œuvre sur la plateforme Privia est prévue pour le quatrième trimestre 2025, avec une rentabilité attendue au cours du même trimestre et tout au long de 2026.
IMS sert actuellement des patients par le biais de programmes commerciaux, Medicare, Medicare Advantage et Medicaid. La collaboration vise à fournir aux prestataires indépendants en Arizona de nouvelles alternatives pour les soins aux patients, quel que soit le modèle de remboursement.
Privia Health Group (PRVA) hat seine Expansion nach Arizona durch eine Partnerschaft mit Integrated Medical Services (IMS) bekannt gegeben, was den Eintritt in den fünfzehnten Bundesstaat markiert. IMS, eine der größten unabhängigen Facharztpraxen in Arizona, bringt etwa 70 Ärzte und fortgeschrittene Praktikumsanbieter an 21 Standorten mit und verwaltet über 28.000 zugewiesene Patienten in verschiedenen wertbasierten Versorgungsvereinbarungen.
Die Partnerschaft wird Privia Medical Group—Arizona gründen, wobei IMS als Hauptpraxis fungiert und gleichzeitig die Eigentümerschaft und den Betrieb der Ärzte beibehält. Die Implementierung auf der Privia-Plattform ist für das vierte Quartal 2025 geplant, wobei im selben Quartal und im gesamten Jahr 2026 mit Rentabilität gerechnet wird.
IMS versorgt derzeit Patienten über kommerzielle Programme, Medicare, Medicare Advantage und Medicaid. Die Zusammenarbeit zielt darauf ab, unabhängigen Anbietern in Arizona neue Alternativen zur Patientenversorgung anzubieten, unabhängig von den Erstattungsmodellen.
- Entry into 15th state expands geographical footprint
- Partnership adds 70 healthcare providers across 21 locations
- Immediate access to 28,000 attributed lives in value-based care arrangements
- Profitability expected from Q4 2025
- Financial terms not disclosed
- Implementation delayed until Q4 2025
Insights
Privia Health's expansion into Arizona through partnership with Integrated Medical Services (IMS) represents a strategic market entry that strengthens the company's national footprint, now reaching 15 states. This development aligns perfectly with Privia's established growth model of partnering with independent physician groups to build scaled networks while preserving physician autonomy.
The partnership provides immediate scale through IMS's substantial presence: 70 physicians and advanced practice providers across 21 locations, managing 28,000 attributed lives across various value-based arrangements. This turnkey entry reduces the execution risk typically associated with new market penetration while providing a solid foundation for further expansion throughout Arizona.
Particularly noteworthy is the explicit profitability timeline, with the partnership expected to contribute positively to earnings beginning Q4 2025 and throughout 2026. This indicates confidence in integration execution and economic viability despite the absence of specific financial terms.
The characterization of Arizona's demographics as offering a "compelling value-based care opportunity" suggests favorable population health dynamics that align with Privia's expertise in managing risk-based contracts across Commercial, Medicare, Medicare Advantage and Medicaid populations.
This transaction follows Privia's established implementation playbook while expanding its addressable market. By positioning as an alternative for independent providers in Arizona, it sets the stage for network effects where the platform becomes more valuable as additional providers join – potentially accelerating growth beyond the initial IMS partnership.
IMS is One of the Largest Independent Multi-Specialty Practices in the State
Arizona Represents 15th State in National Primary Care-Centric Care Delivery Network
ARLINGTON, Va., April 09, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Privia Health Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: PRVA) announced it has signed a definitive agreement to enter Arizona in partnership with Integrated Medical Services, Inc. (IMS), one of the largest independent multi-specialty practices in the state, with approximately 70 physicians and advanced practice providers caring for patients in 21 locations. The group manages over 28,000 attributed lives in a variety of value-based care arrangements across Commercial, Medicare, Medicare Advantage and Medicaid.
With this transaction, Privia Health launches Privia Medical Group—Arizona, providing a compelling new alternative for independent providers across the state to care for all patients regardless of the reimbursement model. IMS will serve as the anchor practice with a long-term management agreement with Privia Health and continue to be physician-owned and operated.
IMS is expected to be implemented on the Privia Platform in the fourth quarter of 2025. The transaction and launch in Arizona is expected to be profitable starting in the fourth quarter of 2025 and for full-year 2026. Financial terms and additional details were not disclosed.
“We are extremely pleased to partner with IMS, one of the largest independent practices in Arizona, as we expand Privia’s national presence,” said Jason Ross, EVP, Medical Groups, Privia Health. “The demographics of the Arizona market offer a compelling value-based care opportunity. We look forward to building on the IMS providers’ culture of delivering high quality care in the community as we continue to execute our strategy of aligning with like-minded providers and practices to offer high quality care to patients across the U.S.”
“We are excited to align with a partner who sees the value of private practice physicians. It was important for all of us at IMS to find a partner who values our culture. Our commitment to our community is deep, and we feel confident Privia will not only help us maintain our culture, but grow and improve upon what we’ve built. Together, we will execute on a shared vision to build a scaled, vibrant, private practice provider network in Arizona,” added Riyaz Sumar, MD, President, Integrated Medical Services, Inc. “We look forward to benefiting from Privia’s industry expertise, robust technology and services platform, population health expertise and physician-led governance structure to enable our practice as well as future provider partners to maintain significant autonomy while enhancing patient care and strengthening practice vitality.”
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Privia Health™ is one of the largest physician enablement companies in the United States with a presence in 15 states and the District of Columbia. Privia builds scaled provider networks with primary-care centric medical groups, risk-bearing entities, a physician-led governance structure, and the Privia Platform comprising an extensive suite of technology and service solutions. Privia collaborates with medical groups, health plans and health systems to optimize 1,200+ physician practices, improve the patient experience for 5.2+ million patients, and reward 4,800+ physicians and advanced practitioners for delivering high-value care.
Privia’s mission is to transform healthcare delivery to achieve better outcomes, lower costs, and improve the health of communities and the well-being of providers. For more information, visit priviahealth.com and connect with us on LinkedIn.
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