Company Profile
Company Overview
Sanford Health based in Sioux Falls, SD and MeritCare Health System based in Fargo, ND merged in November 2009 into one stronger health system becoming the largest, not-for-profit rural health care provider in the nation. On July 20, 2010 the entire organization united under one name, mission, vision, values and wordmark/logo and now bears the name Sanford Health.
Sanford Health is an integrated health system headquartered in both Fargo, ND and Sioux Falls, SD. Sanford serves 110 communities in six states and includes 30 hospitals, 111 clinic locations and more thatn 800 physician in 70 specialty areas of medicine. The system is experiencing dynamic growth and uses innovation, pioneering research and advanced health and healing to meet the challenges of healthcare for today and for the future.
Company History
Sanford Health of Sioux Falls, South Dakota and MeritCare Health System of based in Fargo, North Dakota merged on November 2, 2009, making the organization the largest, not-for-profit rural health care provider in the nation. This is confirmed by the Health Care Advisory Board and is based on gross revenues, patient beds, and number of full-time employees serving a significant patient volume outside of major metropolitan areas
Benefits
Benefits for physicians of the Sanford Health & MeritCare organization include support for rural practices, career development in research, academics and leadership, collaboration with colleagues, and enhanced group practice environment.
Paid malpractice and generous relocation allowances are also listed among benefits to physicians.