Spark Health Partners (“Spark”), a top-ranked leader in financial management services for health care providers, announced today that is has been selected by OU Medicine, Inc. as their strategic revenue cycle management partner. Spark brings a combination of key technologies, best practices and exceptional operators that will drive financial performance improvement, as well as world-class patient experiences for all Oklahomans at every stage of life.
“We are thrilled to partner with an organization that is nationally recognized for top-quality care, highly skilled providers, and positive patient experiences,” said AbdurRehman Sarwar, founder and chief executive officer of Spark. “At Spark, we specialize in driving the best financial outcomes for our partners, allowing them to focus on what they do best – delivering exceptional patient care to the communities they serve. Together, we will continue on our mission of redefining the possible in health care by empowering people to be the difference.”
OU Medicine, Inc. is part of OU Health, which is the state’s only comprehensive academic health system of hospitals, clinics and centers of excellence, located in Oklahoma City and Tulsa, Oklahoma. OU Health has more than 1,300 physicians and advance practice providers in Oklahoma’s largest physician network offering a complete roster of specialty care.
“Spark has a demonstrated history of results in implementing best practices for financial performance, the billing process and customer service, leading to exceptional patient experiences,” said Joel Gentry, vice president of revenue cycle at OU Medicine, Inc. “We look forward to our strategic partnership that supports our mission of leading health care in patient care, education and research.”
Spark partners with more than 30 clients and over 380 facilities across the United States. Spark works with its partners to create a hands-on approach to help health systems forge a healthier path forward to improve financial performance, the billing process and customer service, allowing providers to focus on improving outcomes and reinvesting into patient care the patient experience.
“We believe the great work that our revenue cycle operators perform connects directly to the positive outcomes for patients and communities,” said Spark President Shannon White. “We look forward to working hand-in-hand with OU Medicine and joining them on their mission of advancing health care, medical education and research for Oklahoma.”
To learn more about Spark, visit www.SparkHP.com. To learn more about OU Health, visit www.OUHealth.com.
ABOUT SPARK HEALTH PARTNERS Spark is a leading innovator in
revenue cycle management, helping healthcare providers improve financial
outcomes and patient experiences with an unrivaled depth of expertise and
best-in-class technologies. Spark offers full revenue cycle outsourcing
as well as a comprehensive suite of healthcare financial management point
solutions. With clients spanning the U.S. and Europe, we have been helping
to improve healthcare outcomes for millions of patients while saving
hundreds of millions of dollars for healthcare providers. We are committed
to bringing every provider that we support to the peak of revenue cycle
excellence. Our approach forges true partnerships that dive deep into the
details to find solutions and deliver results that last. Recognized with
multiple industry awards and as a Becker’s Healthcare Top Workplace,
Spark is setting a new standard for provider support services –
redefining the possible in healthcare by empowering people to be the
difference. For more information, visit www.SparkHP.com.
ABOUT OU HEALTH OU Health is the state’s only comprehensive academic health system of hospitals, clinics and centers of excellence. With 11,000 employees and more than 1,300 physicians and advanced practice providers, OU Health is home to Oklahoma’s largest doctor network with a complete range of specialty care. OU Health serves Oklahoma and the region with the state’s only freestanding children’s hospital, the only National Cancer Institute-Designated OU Health Stephenson Cancer Center and Oklahoma’s flagship hospital, which serves as the state’s only Level 1 trauma center. Becker’s Hospital Review named University of Oklahoma Medical Center one of the 100 Great Hospitals in America for 2020. OU Health’s oncology program at OU Health Stephenson Cancer Center was named Oklahoma’s top facility for cancer care by U.S. News & World Report in its 2020-21 rankings. OU Health also was ranked by U.S. News & World Report as high performing in these specialties: Colon Surgery, COPD and Congestive Heart Failure. OU Health’s mission is to lead healthcare in patient care, education and research. To learn more, visit www.ouhealth.com.