From a suburban hillside location that provides a dramatic overlook at the cities of Reno and Sparks, Northern Nevada Medical Center has provided patient-centered, quality-focused healthcare to communities in northwestern Nevada since January 1983. This seven-story general acute care community-based facility is licensed for 108 beds and presides over a campus that includes two medical office buildings. Northern Nevada Medical Center is owned by a subsidiary of Universal Health Services, Inc., one of the nation's largest and most respected healthcare management organizations.
The 520 physicians who are affiliated with Northern Nevada Medical Center cover more than 42 medical specialties. The entire medical staff at the hospital prides itself for treating every patient as an individual and for providing the care and personal attention usually found only in smaller institutions.
The hospital's nursing services are known throughout the region for their total patient-centered care. Nurses at Northern Nevada Medical Center are unsurpassed for their commitment to patient satisfaction and professional excellence.
The decentralized management structure at Northern Nevada Medical Center's helps ensure that nursing and ancillary services can be more responsive to patient needs. Departments and disciplines within the hospital consistently collaborate to provide the best possible care for every patient. Staff members from all departments take part in the company-wide Service Excellence program and maintain an ongoing dedication to quality healthcare.
Northern Nevada Medical Center offers physicians an ideal combination of growth, opportunity, convenience, medical specialties and professional support complimented by the pleasing lifestyle of the Reno-Sparks Area.
Technology
Northern Nevada Medical Center offers ClinDoc patient clinical documentation and OpusMD for physician viewing of patient documentation.
ExitCare is used for patient discharge instructions.
PACS offers digital access of diagnostic imaging throughout the hospital as well as via secure remote access.
General Market Payer Information
The community has high managed care penetration dominated by several large Nevada-based plans and Anthem Blue Cross and BlueShield, the largest single national insurer.
Universal Health Services
UHS is highly respected for its excellent track record as one of the nation’s largest and most stable healthcare management organizations.