Phoebe Putney Health System

What Phoebe Putney Health System does

Phoebe Putney Health System is a 501(c)(3) non-profit regional health system founded in 1911 and headquartered in Albany, Georgia, that operates as the largest and most comprehensive care provider in Southwest Georgia. Its care delivery footprint comprises three hospitals — Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital (Albany, a state-designated Level II Trauma Center and the region's only Level 1 Emergency Cardiac Care Center), Phoebe Sumter Medical Center (Americus, 248-bed acute care), and Phoebe Worth Medical Center (Sylvester) — supported by six urgent care clinics, nine primary care offices, specialty centers (Cancer, Heart & Vascular, Bariatrics, Gastroenterology, Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine, Women's & Children's), two 36-foot mobile wellness clinics, and a telehealth/virtual visit platform accessed through the Phoebe Access mobile app. The system runs 800+ providers across 30+ medical specialties and is supported by a 22,000 square-foot Simulation & Innovation Center (Provisional SSH accreditation, January 2026) and the 130,000 square-foot Living & Learning Community (opened August 2024) housing nursing students in partnership with Albany Technical College and eight academic institutions.

The business model is direct-to-consumer healthcare delivery funded primarily through fee-for-service hospital, physician, and specialty care revenue under standard hospital pricing (same charges for all patients, with patient responsibility varying by insurance coverage, acuity, and service utilization), augmented by financial assistance for uninsured/underinsured patients and philanthropic support through the Phoebe Foundation (501(c)(3), incorporated 1989, EIN 58-1847104). The customer base is broadly diversified across individual patients in a 5-county primary service area, segmented into general public, medically underserved/rural communities, trauma and emergency, bariatrics, oncology, cardiac, women/children, and orthopaedic use cases. Go-to-market is direct through physical facilities and digital channels (Phoebe Access app, patient portal, website, community health events, PR, and social media) with no intermediary channels. Notable technical capabilities include robotic surgical systems (1,000+ procedures milestone), 3D mammography, orthobiologics (PRP and Bone Marrow Concentrate), state-designated trauma and cardiac emergency infrastructure, and a workforce development pipeline anchored by the Morehouse School of Medicine partnership (signed February 2024), the Family Medicine Residency Program (nearly 170 physicians graduated), and the Phoebe Health Science Pathway that recruits students from high school through nursing degrees. The organization reinvests surpluses into facility, technology, and community health programs and is governed independently as a non-profit with no parent company.

Name

Phoebe Putney Health System

Legal name

Phoebe Putney Health System

Website

https://phoebehealth.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1911

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Phoebe Putney Health System is a 501(c)(3) non-profit regional health system headquartered in Albany, Georgia, operating three hospitals and a broad network of specialty, primary, and urgent care facilities serving residents of Southwest Georgia through 800+ providers across 30+ specialties.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Hospital Healthcare Services

NAICS

General Medical and Surgical Hospitals (6221), Ambulatory Health Care Services (621), Other Ambulatory Health Care Services (6219)

SIC

Services-Hospitals (8060), Services-Offices & Clinics Of Doctors Of Medicine (8011)

akta.pro primary industry

Critical Access & Rural Hospitals (HLAFAAAG)

akta.pro secondary industry

Hospital-Owned Physician Networks & Medical Groups (HLAFAAAL)

Keywords

• Hospital healthcare services
• Emergency and trauma care
• Cardiovascular medicine
• Oncology treatment
• Primary and specialty care

Headquarters

HQ city

Albany

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices26 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Hospital Services Revenue: Revenue from inpatient hospital stays, outpatient procedures, emergency care, diagnostic services, surgical services, and maternity care across all Phoebe facilities.
2. Emergency & Trauma Care Revenue: Revenue from emergency department visits, trauma services, and Level II trauma center services operating 24/7, 365 days a year.
3. Physician Services Revenue: Revenue from physician services across primary care and 30+ medical specialties through Phoebe Physicians network.
4. Specialty Care Revenue: Revenue from specialty services including bariatrics, cancer care, cardiology, gastroenterology, orthopaedics, and women's/children's services.
5. Urgent Care Services Revenue: Revenue from walk-in urgent care services at six locations treating non-life-threatening illnesses and injuries.
6. Phoebe Foundation Donations: Tax-deductible donations to the 501c(3) not-for-profit foundation supporting Phoebe facilities. Provides charitable care regardless of patient ability to pay. Incorporated in 1989, EIN 58-1847104.
7. Patient Portal & Billing Services: Online bill pay portal and patient portal access for medical records, scheduling, and financial assistance.
8. Mobile Wellness Clinic Services: Revenue from two 36-foot mobile wellness clinics providing primary care, virtual specialty care, and health education in medically-underserved communities.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels11 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

Phoebe Putney Health System is a nonprofit regional health system providing comprehensive inpatient, outpatient, emergency, and specialty healthcare services across Southwest Georgia. The system operates three hospitals, six urgent care clinics, nine primary care offices, mobile wellness units, and specialty centers in oncology, cardiology, bariatrics, gastroenterology, orthopaedics, and women's and children's services, supported by a 800+ provider physician network and digital patient access tools.

Product overview

Phoebe Putney Health System is a regional healthcare network consisting of three hospitals (Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital in Albany, Phoebe Sumter Medical Center in Americus, and Phoebe Worth Medical Center in Sylvester) along with numerous outpatient facilities. The system operates as a unified healthcare platform offering primary care, specialty services (Cancer Center, Heart & Vascular, Bariatrics, Gastroenterology, Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine, Women's & Children's), emergency/trauma care, and urgent care. Digital health offerings include the Phoebe Patient Portal for medical records access and the Phoebe Access App for mobile appointment scheduling. Educational initiatives include the Living & Learning Community (a medical education and housing complex) and the Phoebe Simulation & Innovation Center for healthcare training. The Phoebe Foundation provides philanthropic support across all facilities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Phoebe Bariatrics: Weight loss surgery program offering gastric bypass and other bariatric procedures with Blue Distinction Center designation.
• Phoebe Cancer Center
• Phoebe Gastroenterology
• Phoebe Heart & Vascular
• Phoebe Women's & Children's
• Phoebe Emergency & Trauma
• Phoebe Urgent Care

Products and services

• Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital
• Phoebe Sumter Medical Center
• Phoebe Worth Medical Center
• Phoebe Cancer Center
• Phoebe Bariatrics
• Phoebe Heart & Vascular Program
• Phoebe Gastroenterology
• Phoebe Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine
• Women's & Children's Services
• Phoebe Urgent Care
• Phoebe Primary Care
• Phoebe Access App
• Phoebe Patient Portal
• Mobile Wellness Clinics
• Phoebe Foundation
• Phoebe Family Medicine Residency

Quantifiable outcome

• Trauma cases increased 88% from 442 in 2022 to 832 in 2024, demonstrating expanded capabilities and regional trust
• +7 more outcomes

Named customers16 records

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature9 records

Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered minor, flagship and core.

• Georgia's Own Credit UnionminorOthers · 10 April 2026$5,500 donation to support campaign for second NICU ambulance serving Albany community. Funds raised through Georgia's Own annual 'We Heart Our Kids' campaign, which collected $9,283 statewide for children's hospitals, with Georgia's Own Foundation matching pledges up to $5,000.
• Morehouse School of MedicineflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 17 February 2024Historic partnership signed February 17, 2024 between the largest health system in southwest Georgia and a historically Black medical school. Aims to expand physician pipeline, promote wellness, and transform healthcare in the region. Goals include establishing a regional Morehouse School of Medicine campus, new residency programs in multiple specialties, clinical training for MSM students and residents, and a Research Hub for clinical trials focusing on community health needs. MSM students have completed elective rotations at Phoebe for years; currently all third-year MSM pediatric medicine students complete core rotations at Phoebe's NICU. Executive Committee co-chaired by Phoebe CEO Scott Steiner and MSM President & CEO Dr. Valerie Montgomery Rice.
• Albany Technical CollegecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023Partnership for nursing education through the Living & Learning Community opened August 2024. The 130,000 sq ft facility houses Albany Tech's certified nurse aide, phlebotomy, registered nurse, and licensed practical nurse programs. Includes 80 fully furnished apartments for nursing students with housing scholarships through Albany Tech Foundation. Partnership aims to address critical nursing shortage in Georgia and expand healthcare workforce in southwest Georgia.
• Medical College of Georgia (Southwest Campus)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLiving & Learning Community project included renovations and expansions to the Southwest Campus of the Medical College of Georgia as part of Phoebe's education investments.
• University of Georgia College of Pharmacy (Southwest Georgia Clinical Campus)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLiving & Learning Community project included renovations and expansions to the University of Georgia College of Pharmacy Southwest Georgia Clinical Campus.
• Albany State UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPhoebe funds nursing faculty positions and student scholarships at Albany State University, and supports their summer STEM Academy. Partner in the Phoebe Health Science Pathway program allowing students to become CNAs while in high school and progress to nursing degrees.
• Fort Valley State UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPhoebe encouraged and assisted Fort Valley State University with instituting its first nursing program.
• Commodore Conyers College & Career Academy (4C Academy)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPhoebe Health Science Pathway partnership allows students at 4C Academy to begin working as CNAs at Phoebe while still in high school, with dual enrollment for college courses at no charge, then progress to nursing programs at Albany State University or Albany Technical College.
• Society for Simulation in HealthcarecoreOthersPhoebe Simulation & Innovation Center achieved Provisional Accreditation from SSH in January 2026, becoming one of only three hospital-based simulation centers in Georgia with this distinction. The center partners with eight academic institutions for healthcare education and training.
• Blue Cross Blue Shield AssociationcoreOthersPhoebe Bariatrics designated as Blue Distinction Center for Bariatric Surgery and Phoebe orthopaedics designated as Blue Distinction Center for Knee and Hip Replacement by Blue Cross Blue Shield Association.
• Project ElevationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity program educating men (primarily Black men) about importance of prostate cancer screenings. Has provided nearly 1,000 free screenings at churches throughout the region. Partnership between Phoebe and Morehouse School of Medicine.
• Nurse Family PartnershipminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProgram pairing a Phoebe nurse with first-time mothers before and after delivery to ensure access to healthcare and resources for healthy birth and child development. Approximately 100 mothers have given birth through the program. Phoebe working to double capacity from 75 to 150 women.
• Children's Miracle Network HospitalscoreGTM or Marketing PartnerPhoebe Foundation participates in Children's Miracle Network, with annual events like Jingle Bell Jog raising funds for local children across NICU, Pediatrics, Outpatient Therapy, and Emergency Services.
• Sleep in Heavenly PeaceminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCommunity partnership for bed builds. Phoebe employees joined volunteers for Sleep in Heavenly Peace's 7th annual Bunks Across America event, building beds for local children.

Scale indicators20 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Market position

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/Phoebe_Putney
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/PhoebeMarketing
• Facebookfacebook.com/PhoebePutney
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/phoebe-putney-memorial-hospital
• Instagraminstagram.com/phoebehealth

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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