Privia Health Enters Arizona In Partnership with Integrated Medical Services

Core Insights - Privia Health Group, Inc. has entered into a partnership with Integrated Medical Services, Inc. (IMS) to expand its operations into Arizona, marking the 15th state in its national network [1][5] - The partnership will establish Privia Medical Group—Arizona, which aims to provide a new alternative for independent providers to care for patients across various reimbursement models [2][4] - The implementation of IMS on the Privia Platform is expected to occur in the fourth quarter of 2025, with profitability anticipated starting in the same quarter and for the full year of 2026 [3] Company Overview - Privia Health is one of the largest physician enablement companies in the U.S., operating in 15 states and the District of Columbia, and managing over 1,200 physician practices [5] - The company focuses on building scaled provider networks with a primary-care centric approach, utilizing a physician-led governance structure and a comprehensive technology and service platform [5][6] - Privia's mission is to transform healthcare delivery to achieve better outcomes, lower costs, and enhance community health and provider well-being [6] Partnership Details - IMS, with approximately 70 physicians and advanced practice providers, manages over 28,000 attributed lives across various value-based care arrangements [1][2] - The partnership is designed to maintain IMS's physician-owned and operated structure while leveraging Privia's expertise and technology to enhance patient care and practice vitality [4] - Both parties express a commitment to preserving IMS's culture and community focus while expanding their capabilities through this collaboration [4]