FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
June 11, 2024, 4:30 p.m. CDT
Affinity Health Group has Entered into an Agreement to join The Baton Rouge Clinic, AMC
BATON ROUGE, LA – Affinity Health Group (AHG) has entered into an agreement to transition its clinical operations to The Baton Rouge Clinic, AMC (BRC). This agreement aims to integrate resources, expertise, and services to offer enhanced patient care and expanded medical services.
AHG has a strong history of providing high-quality, low-cost care to thousands of patients throughout Ouachita and surrounding parishes. By joining The Baton Rouge Clinic, AHG will almost immediately benefit from BRC’s ability to scale its past investments into its clinics. This also means that AHG will join one of the largest independent provider groups in Louisiana, ensuring AHG’s success and presence in the local market for years to come.
Edgar Silvey, CEO of The Baton Rouge Clinic, AMC, stated, “AHG joining The Baton Rouge Clinic represents a significant step forward in our mission to expand and grow throughout the state of Louisiana. We feel the core values our organizations were built on, Clinical Excellence and Community Service, are aligned. The commitment we have made to our patients, to provide the highest level of quality healthcare services, will remain at the forefront of every decision we make. Together, we will continue the tradition of caring that The Clinic has upheld since 1946.”
“Our focus on delivering high-quality care to our patients remains at the heart of everything we do,” said David Yarbrough, MD, President and Chief Medical Officer of AHG. “By joining The Baton Rouge Clinic, our clinicians will gain valuable tools and resources that will allow them to provide the same level of high-quality care more effectively.”
About The Baton Rouge Clinic, AMC
The Baton Rouge Clinic, AMC is recognized as the premier multi-specialty clinic in their region—bringing an excellent level of care to more than 325,000 patients throughout Baton Rouge and the surrounding areas. The Baton Rouge Clinic was founded in 1946 by four local physicians who understood the importance and advantages of a group practice. Today, The Baton Rouge Clinic remains dedicated to continually improving patient care while meeting the ever-changing healthcare needs of the community.
About Affinity Health Group
Affinity Health Group has a distinguished history of delivering high-quality, affordable care to thousands of patients across the Monroe region. With a team of 95 providers offering a comprehensive range of services from primary care to specialty care, AHG is dedicated to meeting diverse healthcare needs. Serving more than 63,000 patients annually, AHG proudly operates across 10 locations in Ouachita Parish, ensuring accessible and exceptional care for the community.
Media Contacts:
Cindy Wakefield, Affinity Health Group, cindy.wakefield@bcbsla.com
Katy Meyers, The Baton Rouge Clinic, (225) 246-9495, contactus@brclinic.com