Dr. Prem Reddy, MD, FACC, FCCP, is a physician, philanthropist, and entrepreneur.

Dr. Prem Reddy was born into a family of proud leaders in a rural area (India) where he learned the values and guiding principles that led to his remarkable achievements and generosity.

The focus of Dr. Prem Reddy's work has been to save declining hospitals, turn them into healthy community assets, and give back to the community, gifting hundreds of millions of dollars to causes related to health care people and caring for others.

Dr. Reddy is double board-certified in Medicine and Cardiology.

During his 25+ years of practice, he performed more than 5,000+ cardiac procedures, including angioplasty and coronary angiography, and permanent pacemaker implantations.

Dr. Prem Reddy Cardiologist has been named by Modern Healthcare as one of the “50 Most Influential Physician Executives” in health care nine times, the “25 Top Minority Executives in Healthcare” multiple times, and is frequently listed among one of the “Top 100 Most Influential People in Healthcare” and one of the “Top 100 Physician Leaders to Know”.

Prime Healthcare utilizes the latest in diagnostic testing, state-of-the-art surgical and non-surgical treatments, the most advanced technology, research, residency programs, and a compassionate staff to create five award-winning hospitals that provide comprehensive care for residents of Essex, Morris, Passaic, Sussex, and Warren counties.Prime Healthcare hospitals include:Saint Clare’s DenvilleSaint Clare’s DoverSaint Clare’s Behavioral – BoontonSt.

Michael’s Medical Center – NewarkServices available at all Prime Healthcare campuses include but are not limited to:Behavioral Health ServicesEmergency ServicesHeart and Vascular ServicesInternal Medicine Residency ProgramsOncology ServicesOrthopedicsSenior ServicesWomen’s Health ServicesSaint Clare’s HealthTheir multidisciplinary team of physicians, staff, and volunteers at Saint Clare’s Denville Hospital, Saint Clare’s Dover Hospital and Saint Clare’s Behavioral Health are committed to providing the most advanced treatments and technology in a patient-centered environment.

Saint Clare’s Health has been recognized for its award-winning care, receiving Pathway to Excellence designation, achieving Five Star Rating — one of only two hospitals in New Jersey — from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid, achieving Leapfrog A Rating for patient safety and being accredited as a Comprehensive Center by the Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program.

Saint Clare’s Behavioral Health provides a comprehensive range of emergency services, inpatient and outpatient programs, a substance abuse walk-in program, and one of the area’s only psychiatric medical care units located at Saint Clare’s Dover Hospital.

The psychiatric medical care unit allows patients to stay in one unit to receive their psychiatric and medical care.

Saint Clare’s Center for Cancer Care offers the latest in radiation treatment close to home.

One of the most promising treatments for COVID-19 is being made available through an expanded access program at Prime Healthcare's Saint Michael's Medical Center in Newark.Remdesivir, considered by the World Health Organization to be the most promising drugs to treat COVID-19, was developed by Gilead Sciences to treat Ebola.

The antiviral drug is effective against two other coronaviruses that cause deadly respiratory diseases – SARS and MERS – and is in five large clinical trials for the treatment of COVID-19.Saint Michael's is one of only a handful of sites in the world to participate in the expanded access program, which will allow the hospital to administer remdesivir to critically ill patients who are on ventilators.

The hospital has been a leader in clinical infectious disease research and has worked with Gilead since the pharmaceutical company was founded in 1987.

FAH Announces 2021 Chair and Board of Directors The Federation of American Hospitals (FAH) announced today that Prime Healthcare Services Chairman, President, and CEO Dr. Prem Reddy will be the organization’s Chair for the 2021 calendar year.

Serving with him will be a new slate of Board of Directors.

The Board of Directors is comprised of the executives of FAH’s member companies.

As a board-certified physician, he brings an important practitioner’s perspective to our Board, and we look forward to his leadership.

As we continue to confront the COVID-19 crisis, health care is going to be a top priority for the new Congress and incoming Biden Administration.

I am confident that with Dr. Reddy at the helm the Federation will be well-positioned to meet the challenges of this new year,” said Chip Kahn, FAH President, and CEO.

NEWARK, NJ - One of the most promising treatments for COVID-19 is being made available through an expanded access program at Prime Healthcare’s Saint Michael’s Medical Center in Newark.Remdesivir, considered by the World Health Organization to be the most promising drugs to treat COVID-19, was developed by Gilead Sciences to treat Ebola.

The antiviral drug is effective against two other coronaviruses that cause deadly respiratory diseases – SARS and MERS – and is in five large clinical trials for the treatment of COVID-19.Saint Michael’s is one of only a handful of sites in the world to participate in the expanded access program, which will allow the hospital to administer remdesivir to critically ill patients who are on ventilators.

The hospital has been a leader in clinical infectious disease research and has worked with Gilead since the pharmaceutical company was founded in 1987.

There is currently no treatment approved for COVID-19, a disease that has infected more than 1.2 million worldwide and resulted in nearly 70,000 deaths.Saint Michael’s is located in the New York metropolitan area, which has become ground zero for COVID-19 infection in the United States.

In the last week, Saint Michael’s has seen a spike in patients with the disease.

Currently, nearly every bed in the hospital is filled with patients who have tested positive for the virus.

Prime Healthcare announced today that 36 of its hospitals in 13 states are recipients of the Healthgrades 2020 Patient Safety Excellence AwardTM.

With this recognition, Prime Healthcare has more Patient Safety Excellence Award recipients for five consecutive years (2016-2020) than any other health system in the country.The distinction places 26 of Prime Healthcare’s hospitals in the top 5% and 10 others in the top 10% of all acute care hospitals reporting patient safety data as evaluated by Healthgrades, a leading resource connecting consumers, physicians, and health systems.“The need for hospitals to provide a safe environment for all patients is more important than ever.

We commend Prime Healthcare and its hospitals for their success in providing quality care and supporting their local communities across the country,” said Rob Draughon, CEO, Healthgrades.“Providing exceptional care and ensuring patient safety is at the core of our mission and has been especially critical during this pandemic.

We are grateful that nearly all our hospitals were honored by Healthgrades,” said Sunny Bhatia, MD, CEO of Region I and Corporate Chief Medical Officer for Prime Healthcare.

“This recognition is a testament to the commitment of Prime Healthcare, its clinicians and staff to delivering quality care with exceptional outcomes for our patients.”During the study period (2016 through 2018), Healthgrades 2020 Patient Safety Excellence Award recipient hospitals demonstrated excellent performance in safeguarding patients in the Medicare population, as measured by objective outcomes—risk-adjusted patient safety indicator (PSI) rates—for 13 PSIs defined by the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ).

A 14th PSI included in the evaluation is “Foreign Objects Left in Body During a Surgery or Procedure,” which is a “never” event and does not have an expected rate.Healthgrades found that patients treated in hospitals receiving the Patient Safety Excellence Award were, on average*:48.3% less likely to experience a collapsed lung due to a procedure or surgery in or around the chest, than patients treated at non-recipient hospitals.54.4% less likely to experience a hip fracture following surgery, than patients treated at non-recipient hospitals.66.8% less likely to experience pressure sores or bed sores acquired in the hospital, than patients treated at non-recipient hospitals.63% less likely to experience catheter-related bloodstream infections acquired at the hospital, than patients treated at non- recipient hospitals.In addition, if all hospitals in the country performed at the level of award recipients for each of the 13 patient safety indicators, 110,864 patient safety events could have been avoided.

Prime Healthcare announced today that 17 of its hospitals are now accredited as Geriatric Emergency Departments by the American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP).

The accreditation recognizes Prime’s commitment to providing a high standard of care that meets the unique healthcare needs of older adults.According to the United States Census Bureau, by 2030, all baby boomers will be age 65 or older.

“As the senior population continues to grow, it is increasingly important that hospitals and providers be prepared to address the unique health challenges facing older adults,” said Nicole Tidwell, Geriatric Emergency Department Accreditation Manager with ACEP.

“Our goal at ACEP is to work with forward-thinking providers, like Prime Healthcare, to promote the highest standards of care that lead to optimal outcomes for seniors.”The concept of geriatric emergency departments has advanced in the last 10 years.

In 2014, ACEP along with the Society for Academic Emergency Medicine, Emergency Nurses Association and American Geriatrics Society, released geriatric emergency department (ED) guidelines that recommend measures ranging from adding geriatric-friendly equipment and specialized staff, to more routine screening for delirium, dementia and fall risk, among other vulnerabilities.

These guidelines provide the foundation for the geriatric emergency department accreditation.“We are incredibly proud of our continued success in achieving this recognition at more of our locations throughout the country and applaud our hospital teams for their exceptional work in this area,” Sunny Bhatia, MD, Prime Healthcare Region I CEO and Corporate Chief Medical Officer.

 The Dr. Prem Reddy Family Foundation is located in Victorville, California, and is on a mission to deliver quality healthcare and nurture young aspirants looking to pursue a career in medical science.

It was founded in 1986 as the Desert Valley Charitable foundation after the inception of the Desert Valley Hospital, Dr. Reddy’s first attempt as a medical entrepreneur.The foundation has been instrumental in a wide variety of community-centric activities.

The notable efforts include assisting patients with treatment by funding free clinics, imparting preventive care, and supporting preventive care.

Community ServiceThe Foundation has been actively involved in many activities, including clean water initiatives, childhood vaccinations programs, the establishment of new medical clinics, and community drive activities such as health check-up workshops.

Another noteworthy initiative is its involvement with the Turner House Children’s Clinic in Kansas City, a cancer survivor program that allows participants to attend vital support programs that speed up their recovery processPrime Healthcare FoundationDespite being a charitable entity separate from the Dr. Prem Reddy charitable foundation, the Prime Healthcare Foundation’s vision and goals closely mimic that of the former.

Since its inception from the dawn of the new millennium, the Prime Healthcare Foundation consists of over $1 Billion in assets, all donated by Dr Reddy and his family.

The News 4 & Fox 11 Team spoke with long-time Saint Mary’s Regional Medical Center (SMRMC) registered nurse, Tamara Erickson, on Thursday morning about her experience amidst the Coronavirus pandemic.Similar to other nurses in the northern Nevadan region, Erickson said there is frustration and confusion among staff at SMRMC.

Including honest communication from management, getting told different things on different days it’s not exactly a surprise but knowing what changed to make those differences we don't get," Erickson said.We have not spoken with other SMRMC nurses, but Erickson said the concerned nurses are well aware of the shortages and the fluidity that comes with their environment.

"I understand they believe they are going by CDC guidelines and if that is indeed the case then we are at a crisis point as far as equipment goes and that is disconcerting.

So be nice to know why two weeks ago we could not wear basic simple surgical masks on the floor, whereas now we are mandatorily required to wear them," said Erickson.Furthermore, Erickson said that nurses are misinformed on SMRMC's parent company's, Prime Healthcare Services, quarantine reimbursement plan.

"Right now they’re saying we will look at it on a case-by-case basis," she said.

"I’ve read the information that says they will only pay us 48 hours while we are off waiting for the test results if we get tested...We need to know that we are not going to be punished for doing the job that we are trained and willing to do in case and need you are exposed and put into quarantine.

Prime Healthcare strives to deliver optimal patient care to local communities across the country.

Together we’re building a healthier tomorrow.

As the fastest growing health system in the nation, our success is driven by physicians—just like you.

Join us and discover more!Prime Healthcare is an award-winning national hospital system with 44 acute-care hospitals providing nearly 43,500 jobs in 14 states.

Twelve of the hospitals are members of the Prime Healthcare Foundation, a 501(c)3 public charity with a mission of providing quality, compassionate healthcare for all.Based in California, Prime Healthcare and its hospitals have been recognized as among the “100 Top Hospitals” in the nation 36 times and among the “15 Top Health Systems” three times, and Prime Healthcare is the only "Top 10 Health System" west of the Mississippi.

For more information and career opportunities, please visit www.primehealthcare.com.Important LinksPrime Healthcare Management Prime Healthcare Management Organization Profile

The Attorney General’s decision follows an earlier decision by the US Bankruptcy Court of the Central District of California granting Verity’s request to reject the existing collective bargaining agreements which impose legacy cost structures that contributed to bankruptcy.Attorney General Xavier Becerra noted that his approval of the sale of St. Francis to Prime Healthcare “protect(s) access to care for the Los Angeles communities served” by St. Francis.

We conditionally approve this sale to keep it that way.”“Receiving conditional approval is an important step in ensuring Prime is able to preserve the St. Francis mission for the benefit of associates, members of the medical staff and most importantly the patients and Southeast Los Angeles community that has relied on St. Francis for 75 years.” said Rich Adcock, CEO of Verity Health.Prime Healthcare is nationally recognized for its success in saving financially distressed hospitals across the United States and clinical excellence, with hospitals named among the nation’s best as “100 Top” hospitals 53 times and more Patient Safety Excellence Awards than any other health system in the country, according to Healthgrades.In early April, the U.S. Bankruptcy Court approved the Asset Purchase Agreement (APA) for the sale of St. Francis Medical Center to Prime.

Under the agreement, Prime will acquire St. Francis for a net consideration of over $350 million, including a $200 million base cash price and $60 million for accounts receivable.

In addition, Prime has committed to invest $47 million in capital improvements and extending offers of employment to substantially all staff.Additionally, the Court recently granted Verity’s request to reject the existing collective bargaining agreements with two unions that represent associates at St. Francis Medical Center, SEIU and UNAC.

Prime negotiated in good faith and proposed increasingly generous offers to UNAC and SEIU with wages far above Prime’s existing agreements at its LA area hospitals.

Prime also proposed increasingly generous offers to UNAC with wages far above existing agreements in the market.“We are honored to be selected to continue the St. Francis legacy and are working to review the conditions and finalize the sale as quickly as possible,” said Sunny Bhatia, MD, CEO, Region I and Chief Medical Officer of Prime Healthcare.

Dr. Prem Reddy, MD, FACC, FCCP, is a physician, entrepreneur and philanthropist.

Dr. Reddy was born into a family of proud leaders in rural India where he learned the values and guiding principles that led to his remarkable accomplishments and generosity.

The focus of Dr. Reddy's work has been to save failing hospitals, turn them into thriving community assets, and give back to the community, gifting hundreds of millions of dollars to causes related to health care and caring for others.Dr.

Reddy is double board-certified in Internal Medicine and Cardiology.

During his 25 years of practice, he performed more than 5,000 cardiac procedures, including coronary angiography and angioplasty and permanent pacemaker implantations.

Dr. Reddy has been named by Modern Healthcare as one of the “50 Most Influential Physician Executives” in health care nine times, the “25 Top Minority Executives in Healthcare” multiple times, and is consistently listed among the “Top 100 Physician Leaders to Know” and “Top 100 Most Influential People in Healthcare.” Dr. Reddy has also been honored locally in California with the 2017 Bernard Osher Philanthropists of the Year award, recognizing Dr. Reddy and his wife Dr. Venkamma Reddy for their generous support of Victor Valley College and other Southern California community colleges.In 2001, Dr. Reddy formed Prime Healthcare Services with a mission to save hospitals, improve community healthcare and provide the very best care to patients.

Prime’s hospitals bring COVID vaccine to hundreds of communities that are in greatest need across 14 states, advancing health equityPrime hospitals have cared for and tested more than 490,000 patients with COVID, including the nation’s epicentersVaccinations contribute toward bringing the U.S. closer to the end of this pandemicHistoric partnership in Los Angeles with local leaders and elected officials achieves one of the highest vaccination rates in one of the most disproportionately impacted communities(ONTARIO, CALIF – June 9, 2021) Prime Healthcare hospitals across the United States have made incredible progress in providing vaccinations to the communities they serve, administering doses of hope to more than 200,000.

Prime Healthcare is one of the nation’s largest health systems with 46 hospitals in 14 states.This remarkable effort by Prime’s nearly 50,000 physicians and employees has served communities across the country, including epicenters from New Jersey to California.

This service is an extension of Prime’s commitment to serving communities and providing compassionate, quality care to all patients.Prime’s hospitals have cared for and tested nearly 500,000 patients since the start of the pandemic.

“Prime Healthcare has been at the forefront of the battle against the pandemic, with hospitals in some of the most impacted communities across the nation, from New Jersey to Michigan and California,” said Kavitha Bhatia, MD, MMM, FAAP, President and Chair of Prime Healthcare Foundation and Chief Medical Officer of Strategy, Prime Healthcare.

Throughout this pandemic, our selfless frontline caregivers and staff have lived our mission of saving lives and bringing compassionate, quality care into communities.”The nationwide vaccination drive by Prime has benefited communities as diverse as rural Alabama and urban New Jersey, Atlanta to Las Vegas.

Prime hospitals have partnered with States and Counties in successful vaccination programs, as well as individual outreach programs, awareness campaigns, and grassroots vaccine drives with the engagement of community stakeholders, local governments, health clinics, and affiliated physician offices.Prime’s vaccination campaigns also serve the system’s commitment to advance health equity.

Awards recognize excellence in clinical outcomes, operational efficiency, patient experience, and financial healthPrime Healthcare hospitals have ranked among our nation’s 100 Top Hospitals 58 timesFor the first time, annual rankings include a measure of hospitals’ contribution to community health, focusing on equityFortune/IBM Watson Health list identifies best practices to help healthcare organizations achieve consistent, balanced, and sustainable high performanceONTARIO, CALIF – Five Prime Healthcare hospitals have been named to the Fortune/IBM Watson Health® 100 Top Hospitals list, which recognizes the top-performing hospitals in the nation.

Recipients of the 100 Top Hospital award in 2021 include:East Liverpool City Hospital in East Liverpool, Ohio, a four-time honoree and recipient of the Everest Award for three consecutive years (2018-2020)Mission Regional Medical Center in Mission, Texas, a two-time honoree and recipient of the Everest Award in 2020 and 2021Saint Mary’s Regional Medical Center in Reno, Nevada, a two-time honoree and recipient of the Everest Award in 2020 and 2021Coshocton Regional Medical Center in Coshocton, Ohio, a first-time honoreeLehigh Regional Medical Center in Lehigh Acres, Florida, a first-time honoree and first-time recipient of the Everest AwardThe Prime Healthcare hospitals on this list demonstrate a relentless commitment to high value, patient-centered care, improving population health and advancing health equity for impacted communities,” said Ekta Punwani, Leader of the 100 Top Hospitals Program.

The COVID-19 crisis was a catalyst for reinvention, and we believe these top-performing Prime hospitals are positioned to emerge stronger and smarter out of this crisis.”IBM Watson Health uses a rigorous evaluation of 2,675 short-term, acute care, non-federal hospitals in the U.S to identify the top hospitals.

IBM Watson Health established the list to help identify best practices that may help other healthcare organizations achieve consistent, balanced, and sustainable high performance.“Prime’s mission is to bring quality compassionate care to communities, expand access, promote health equity by bringing care to those most in need, and improve the health of all we serve,” said Sunny Bhatia, MD, Chief Medical Officer for Prime Healthcare.

We are committed to emerging better and stronger and are grateful to our physicians, nurses, and staff who dedicate themselves to providing exceptional care.”This year’s ranking of top hospitals introduces a measure of hospitals’ contributions to community health with a focus on equity developed by a team of experts at the Johns Hopkins Center for Health Equity and the Bloomberg American Health Initiative at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health.

For the ranking, hospitals were surveyed across three components: 1) assessing hospital contributions as a provider of critical services for community health and preventive care; 2) identifying the ways hospitals contribute as community partners, teaming with local organizations to implement critical programs; and 3) focusing on ways hospitals promote community health as anchor institutions supporting local economic and social progress.

The Inland Empire Health Plan (IEHP), part of an expanding network of private-public collaborations in support of the mission of the California University of Science and Medicine (CUSM), has committed a $1.2 million annual donation to help eliminate medical school debt for medical students who pledge to serve needy communities in the region upon graduation.Leaders of IEHP and CUSM, which was founded by Dr. Prem Reddy and the Prime Healthcare Foundation, said the donation is an example of the type of philanthropy that can make an impact on the long-term health of communities while furthering the mission of the medical school: to inspire, motivate and empower students to become excellent and caring physicians, scientists, and leaders.

Thirty-five percent of current CUSM medical students are from the Inland Empire, and 50 percent come from low socioeconomic backgrounds.

This transformational gift helps eliminate the financial pressure for deserving students who feel it the most.Seven annual scholarships, part of IEHP’s Healthcare Scholarship Fund, will be given to students who commit to providing primary healthcare to residents in Riverside and San Bernardino counties for five years after graduation.

Both counties have been identified as among the areas of the state having the most acute shortage of primary care doctors.“IEHP’s Healthcare Scholarship Fund is focused on supporting medical students who are committed to serve in the Inland Empire,” said Jarrod McNaughton, CEO of IEHP.

“That’s what makes our recipients so unique.

We commend CUSM for its trailblazing work and commitment to changing lives right here in the Inland Empire.”The extraordinary gift will assist qualified students in support of the vision of CUSM -- addressing the acute shortage of physicians in the Inland Empire through innovative medical education programs, research, and training.