Willis-Knighton Health System

What Willis-Knighton Health System does

Willis-Knighton Health System (operating as Willis Knighton Health, WKHS) is a not-for-profit, community-governed healthcare organization headquartered at 2600 Greenwood Road, Shreveport, Louisiana. Founded in 1924, the system operates four hospital campuses — Willis Knighton North, South, Pierremont, and Bossier — and serves the broader Ark-La-Tex region of Northwest Louisiana. Its service portfolio spans acute and emergency care, surgery, cancer care, heart care, orthopedics, obstetrics, pediatrics, rehabilitation, skilled nursing, senior residential options, fitness centers, and home health, supplemented by Quick Care urgent care centers, specialty clinics (Cancer Center, Heart Institute, Breast Centers, Stroke Centers), laboratories, and radiology/imaging facilities. The Willis Knighton Physician Network employs 600+ active physicians across primary and specialty care, and a Graduate Medical Education program supports physician pipeline development.

The system's technology footprint centers on healthcare IT rather than proprietary platforms: the MyWK Patient Portal (web and mobile) provides patient access to medical records, provider messaging, prescription refills, and bill payment; electronic health records and clinical trial management systems underpin operations; and a consolidated online bill pay platform (billpay.wkhs.com) covers hospital, Quick Care, physician, and home health invoices. A Clinical Trials Program offers Phase 0-IV research access across oncology, cardiology, pulmonology, urology, and pain management. Project NeighborHealth extends primary care into underserved Shreveport neighborhoods on a sliding-fee basis, and interpretation services support 15+ languages. The organization holds The Joint Commission accreditation and is a member of the Mayo Clinic Care Network.

Willis-Knighton generates revenue through standard fee-for-service hospital billing, physician services, home health, and ancillary charges reimbursed via commercial insurance, Medicare, Medicaid, and patient out-of-pocket payments, supplemented by philanthropy. It operates a published financial assistance program with full charity care for patients at or below 200% of the Federal Poverty Level and a 76% gross-charge discount for those between 200-400% FPL. The system does not disclose revenue and operates independently with no parent, private equity, or venture capital ownership; Jerry A. Fielder II serves as President and CEO.

Name

Willis-Knighton Health System

Legal name

Willis Knighton Health

Website

https://wkhs.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1924

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Willis-Knighton Health System is a not-for-profit regional healthcare organization operating four hospital campuses and integrated physician, urgent care, specialty, and home health services across the Shreveport-Bossier City and Ark-La-Tex region of Northwest Louisiana.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Hospital Healthcare Services

NAICS

Specialty (except Psychiatric and Substance Abuse) Hospitals (622310), Home Health Care Services (621610), Ambulatory Health Care Services (621)

SIC

Services-Hospitals (8060), Services-Home Health Care Services (8082)

akta.pro primary industry

Critical Access & Rural Hospitals (HLAFAAAG)

akta.pro secondary industry

Clinical Document & Data Exchange (C-CDA, CCD, Direct Messaging) (HLACABAI)

Keywords

• Hospital health services
• Acute care services
• Physician network services
• Home health services
• Clinical trial programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Shreveport

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Hospital Services: Acute care hospital services including emergency care, surgical procedures, and inpatient treatment. Revenue generated through insurance billing, Medicare/Medicaid reimbursement, and patient payments. The health system also provides charity care and financial assistance for uninsured patients.
2. Physician Services: Outpatient clinic and physician services billed separately from hospital services. Includes primary care, specialty care, and diagnostic services.
3. Home Health Services: Home-based healthcare services including skilled nursing, therapy, and personal care services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Willis-Knighton Health System is a not-for-profit, multi-hospital health system that delivers acute inpatient care, emergency services, outpatient specialty and primary care, urgent care, home health, and clinical research across the Ark-La-Tex region. Its core delivery network includes four hospital campuses, the Willis Knighton Physician Network of 600+ physicians, Quick Care urgent care centers, Home Health, and specialty institutes (Cancer Center, Heart Institute, Stroke Centers), supported by the MyWK digital patient portal.

Product overview

Willis-Knighton Health System is a regional healthcare provider operating a multi-hospital network with integrated digital services. The organization's product portfolio centers on the MyWK Patient Portal (web and mobile app) for patient engagement, an Online Bill Pay platform (billpay.wkhs.com), and a Clinical Trials Program offering access to experimental treatments. Supporting services include Quick Care urgent care facilities, Home Health services, the Willis Knighton Physician Network, and Project NeighborHealth community clinics. The digital ecosystem enables patients to manage health records, communicate with providers, pay bills, and access clinical research opportunities across the health system's facilities in Shreveport-Bossier City, Louisiana.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Willis Knighton Physician Network: Network of physicians and professional providers affiliated with Willis Knighton hospitals
• Project NeighborHealth
• MyWK Patient Portal

Products and services

• MyWK Patient Portal A patient-facing digital portal (web and mobile app) that enables patients to view medical records, message healthcare providers, request prescription refills, and pay bills. Available to all Willis-Knighton patients.
• Online Bill Pay A web-based billing system allowing patients to pay hospital bills, Quick Care bills, Willis Knighton Physician Network bills, and Home Health bills online.
• Clinical Trials Program An active clinical research program offering patients access to experimental treatments across multiple specialties including oncology, cardiology, pulmonology, urology, and pain management through Phases 0-IV trials, staffed by board-certified physicians and certified clinical research coordinators.
• Quick Care Urgent Care Walk-in urgent care facilities providing medical services for non-emergency conditions with extended hours and no appointment required, operated under the Willis-Knighton Quick Care brand.
• Willis Knighton Home Health In-home healthcare services for patients requiring medical care outside hospital settings, including skilled nursing, therapy, and personal care services delivered in the patient's home.
• Willis Knighton Physician Network A network of 600+ employed and affiliated physicians providing primary and specialty care across multiple disciplines including cardiology, oncology, orthopedics, neurology, surgery, pediatrics, women's health, and internal medicine, accessible through the Find a Doctor directory.
• Project NeighborHealth Clinics Community health clinics providing affordable primary healthcare in underserved neighborhoods (Martin Luther King and Allendale) with a sliding scale fee policy to improve access for low-income residents.
• Cancer Center Specialty cancer care services including oncology treatment, the Clinical Trials Program, and multidisciplinary cancer care, operated as a dedicated center within the health system.
• Heart Institute Specialty cardiovascular care including cardiology, cardiac surgery, and related heart care services delivered through a dedicated Heart Institute within the health system.
• Emergency Care 24/7 emergency department services across Willis-Knighton hospital campuses for acute and life-threatening conditions.
• Birthing/Obstetrics Obstetric and birthing services including labor and delivery, postpartum care, and women's health services.
• Orthopedics Orthopedic care services including surgical and non-surgical treatment of musculoskeletal conditions across Willis-Knighton facilities.
• Pediatrics Pediatric care services for children, delivered through dedicated pediatric facilities within the health system.
• Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Physical medicine and rehabilitation services including therapy centers to support patient recovery and functional improvement.
• Diabetes & Nutrition Center Specialty diabetes care and nutrition counseling services for patients managing diabetes and related conditions.
• Eye Care & Surgery Ophthalmology services including eye care and eye surgery delivered through the health system's specialty services.
• Stroke Centers Specialized stroke care centers providing diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation for stroke patients across the health system.

Quantifiable outcome

• 110+ nonprofits and governmental agencies receive philanthropic support annually
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Mayo Clinic Care NetworkflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerWillis Knighton Health is a member of the Mayo Clinic Care Network, providing patients access to Mayo Clinic expertise and collaborative care. This partnership allows physicians to connect with Mayo specialists for complex cases, access to medical research, and second opinions without requiring patients to travel.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Universal Health Services: Diversified hospital management company operating acute care and behavioral health facilities nationwide. Comparable as an acute-care hospital operator with significant scale and integrated service delivery.
• HCA Healthcare: Largest for-profit hospital operator in the United States with hundreds of facilities across multiple states. Comparable as an acute-care hospital and ambulatory services provider, though for-profit and operating at vastly larger scale.
• Tenet Healthcare: Major multi-state for-profit hospital and ambulatory care operator with USPI ambulatory surgery centers. Comparable across hospital and ambulatory service lines, though for-profit and significantly larger than Willis-Knighton.
• LifePoint Health: Non-urban health system operator owning and operating community hospitals and physician networks across the U.S. Comparable as a multi-hospital operator with a community/regional orientation similar to Willis-Knighton's positioning.
• Ardent Health Partners: Regional acute-care hospital and clinic operator with facilities across multiple states. Comparable as a mid-sized, multi-market hospital operator with integrated physician networks.

Regional players

• Covenant Health: Non-profit community health system operating hospitals, physician practices, and home health across East Tennessee. Comparable in structure and mission as a regional non-profit with integrated acute, ambulatory, and home-based services.
• Baton Rouge General Medical Center: Mid-sized Louisiana non-profit community health system operating hospitals and physician practices in Baton Rouge. Comparable in scale, community non-profit model, and service-line breadth, though operating in a different Louisiana metro.

Direct peers

• Ochsner Health: Louisiana's largest non-profit health system operating hospitals, physician groups, and specialty institutes across the state. Directly comparable as a multi-hospital regional non-profit competing for the same Ark-La-Tex patient population and specialty referrals.
• CHRISTUS Health: Catholic non-profit health system with significant operations in Louisiana and Texas, including Shreveport-Bossier. Comparable as a multi-state, faith-based non-profit system competing for inpatient volume and specialty care in the same regional market.
• Our Lady of the Lake Health: Large Louisiana-based Catholic non-profit health system headquartered in Baton Rouge with multiple hospital campuses. Comparable as a regional non-profit delivering integrated acute, ambulatory, and specialty care across Louisiana.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/wkhealthsystem
• YouTubeyoutube.com/WKHealthSystem
• Facebookfacebook.com/WKHealthSystem
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/willis-knighton-health-system
• Instagraminstagram.com/wkhealthsystem

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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