Novant Health transitions Doctors Care locations to urgent care services in South Carolina
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Updated Aug 14
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What happened
Doctors Care is transitioning to Novant Health Urgent Care this summer in South Carolina. This change follows Novant Health acquiring UCI Medical Affiliates Inc. from BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina in November 2024. The rebranding rollout began in early June at the Simpsonville location, with Beaufort and Hilton Head Island locations scheduled to finish the process by Labor Day.
Why it matters
The transition strengthens Novant Health's ability to support patients across South Carolina with unexpected health needs. The name change connects local urgent care services to Novant Health’s larger network of hospitals and specialists.
Who's involved
- Novant HealthHealthcare provider undergoing rebranding and service transition.
- Doctors CareOrganization transitioning its services to become a subsidiary of Novant Health Urgent Care.
- Richard WalshSenior vice president and president of urgent care operations and transformation at Novant Health.
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The entities involved
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Novant Health
nonprofit health system in North Carolina, United States
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South Carolina
state of the United States of America
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