Gadsden Regional Medical Center

What Gadsden Regional Medical Center does

Gadsden Regional Medical Center is a 346-bed acute care community hospital located in Gadsden, Alabama, serving Etowah County and surrounding areas of southeast Alabama. The hospital operates as part of the AllianceHealth Oklahoma network and is affiliated with Community Health Systems Professional Services Corporation (CHSPSC). The facility provides comprehensive inpatient and outpatient clinical services across 16 service lines including emergency care, cardiology, orthopedics, oncology, maternity, surgical services, stroke care, wound care, behavioral health, rehabilitation, sleep medicine, and critical care. It maintains Joint Commission certification in hip and knee replacements, Advanced Primary Stroke Center certification from the Joint Commission and AHA/ASA, Chest Pain Accreditation from the American College of Cardiology, and a Healogics Center of Distinction designation for its Wound Healing Center.

The hospital's underlying technology stack includes a 128-slice CT scanner (installed April 2026) with 0.35-second rotation speed, 82% radiation dose reduction, and cardiac imaging in two heartbeats, plus a fully upgraded cardiac catheterization lab with 50% patient radiation reduction. AI capabilities are limited to process automation, specifically AI-powered medical transcription and summary services that convert spoken medical information into clinical documentation. The hospital was the first in its region to deploy a new minimally invasive heart-pumping technology. Patient-facing digital services include online scheduling, a patient portal, telehealth visits, and online bill pay.

Gadsden Regional generates revenue through standard acute-care hospital mechanics: inpatient admissions, outpatient services, ED visits, diagnostic imaging, surgical procedures, and specialty services billed through insurance, Medicare, Medicaid, and self-pay, with financial assistance programs for uninsured patients. The hospital's 2025 community benefit impact totaled over $306 million, including $178 million in charity and uncompensated care, nearly $100 million in employee payroll across 1,001–5,000 staff, $14 million in taxes, and more than $6 million in capital reinvestment. In 2025, the facility logged 290,000+ patient encounters, 31,000+ ER visits with a 21-minute average wait time, and 600+ births. GTM is direct-to-consumer via physician referrals, emergency department walk-ins, online scheduling, telehealth, and community outreach, with a primary geographic catchment of Etowah County and a 5–50 mile referral radius for specialty services.

Name

Gadsden Regional Medical Center

Legal name

Gadsden Regional Medical Center

Website

https://gadsdenregional.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1906

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Gadsden Regional Medical Center is a 346-bed acute care community hospital in Gadsden, Alabama, providing inpatient and outpatient services across cardiology, emergency care, orthopedics, oncology, maternity, and stroke care to Etowah County residents under the AllianceHealth Oklahoma and CHSPSC network.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Acute Care Hospital Services

NAICS

General Medical and Surgical Hospitals (62211), Offices of Physicians (62111), Other Outpatient Care Centers (62149), Diagnostic Imaging Centers (621512)

SIC

Services-General Medical & Surgical Hospitals, Nec (8062), Services-Hospitals (8060), Services-Offices & Clinics Of Doctors Of Medicine (8011)

akta.pro primary industry

Community & Regional General Hospitals (HLAFAAAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Cardiovascular / Cath Lab & Electrophysiology Centers (HLAFAIAI), Stroke & Vascular Neurology (HLAKAIAG), Ambulatory Specialty Clinics (Multi-Specialty & Single-Specialty) (HLAFABAA)

Keywords

• Acute care hospital
• Emergency medical services
• Cardiac catheterization lab
• Orthopedic joint replacement
• Community healthcare services

Headquarters

HQ city

Gadsden

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Patient Care Services: Acute care hospital generating revenue through inpatient admissions, outpatient services, emergency department visits, diagnostic imaging, laboratory services, surgical procedures, and various medical specialty services. Revenue is generated from patient payments, insurance reimbursements, government programs (Medicare, Medicaid), and charity care.
2. Charity and Uncompensated Care: Hospital provides significant charity care and uncompensated care totaling more than $178 million annually, demonstrating commitment to community health while offsetting costs through other revenue streams and community benefit programs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Gadsden Regional Medical Center is a 346-bed acute care community hospital providing inpatient and outpatient clinical services across emergency care, cardiology, orthopedics, stroke care, maternity, oncology, surgery, behavioral health, rehabilitation, wound care, sleep medicine, occupational health, and diagnostic imaging. It operates Joint Commission certified programs in hip and knee replacements and is an Advanced Primary Stroke Center, supplemented by affiliated physician clinics, imaging centers, ambulatory surgery centers, telehealth, and online patient scheduling.

Product overview

Gadsden Regional Medical Center is a 346-bed community hospital offering a comprehensive range of inpatient and outpatient clinical services. The hospital operates as a single-facility healthcare provider with patient-facing digital services including online scheduling, patient portal access, telehealth visits, and online bill pay. Clinical service lines include Behavioral Health, Cancer Care, Critical Care Medicine, Diagnostic Imaging, Emergency Services, Heart Care, Maternity Care, Occupational Health, Orthopedic Services (Joint Commission certified in hip and knee replacements), Rehabilitation, Sleep Medicine, Stroke Care (Advanced Primary Stroke Center certified), Surgical Services, Women's Health, and Wound Care. The hospital also provides community health programs and hosts the Foothills Family Medicine Residency Program.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Gadsden Physician Clinics: Physician practice network affiliated with Gadsden Regional Medical Center offering primary and specialty care services.
• Foothills Family Medicine
• The Wound Healing Center at Gadsden Regional Medical Center

Products and services

• Emergency Services 24/7 emergency department providing immediate care for acute injuries and illnesses, with a 21-minute average ER wait time and more than 31,000 emergency room visits in 2025.
• Heart Care/Cardiac Care Cardiovascular services including cardiac catheterization, heart surgery, and treatment for heart conditions, delivered at a Chest Pain Accredited facility by the American College of Cardiology.
• Orthopedic Services Bone, joint, and muscle care including joint replacement surgery at a hospital that is Joint Commission certified in hip and knee replacements.
• Stroke Care Acute stroke treatment and rehabilitation services at a hospital certified as an Advanced Primary Stroke Center by The Joint Commission and American Heart Association/American Stroke Association.
• Maternity Care Services Obstetric services including childbirth, prenatal care, and postpartum support, with the hospital delivering more than 600 babies in 2025.
• Cancer Care Services Oncology services including infusion therapy and cancer treatment programs for patients requiring cancer care.
• Surgical Services General and specialized surgical procedures including minimally invasive, robotic-assisted, bariatric, and general surgery across the hospital and ambulatory surgery centers.
• Diagnostic Imaging Advanced imaging services including X-ray, CT, MRI, 3D mammography, bone densitometry, and other diagnostic radiology procedures, supported by a 128-slice CT scanner.
• Behavioral Health Services Mental health and behavioral health services for patients requiring psychiatric care and crisis intervention.
• Rehabilitation Services Physical, speech, and occupational therapy services for recovery and rehabilitation.
• Wound Care Service Specialized wound treatment services delivered at The Wound Healing Center, recognized by Healogics for clinical excellence.
• Sleep Medicine Diagnosis and treatment of sleep disorders through the Sleep Disorders Center.
• Critical Care Medicine Intensive care unit services for critically ill patients.
• Women's Health Gynecologic services including hysterectomy, hormone replacement therapy, and well-woman care.
• Occupational Health Services Work-related health services for employers and employees including injury treatment and workplace wellness.
• Outpatient Services Medical

Quantifiable outcome

• More than 290,000 patient encounters annually serving the Etowah County community
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability2 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Quality Healthcare Alliance WestcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Gadsden Regional Medical Center participates in Quality Healthcare Alliance West, an accountable care organization and clinically integrated network. As part of this arrangement, the hospital collaborates with other covered entities in quality assessment and improvement activities, where sharing of protected health information may be necessary to achieve shared goals.
• Community Health Systems Professional Services Corporation (CHSPSC)coreOthersGadsden Regional Medical Center is affiliated with CHSPSC, LLC and entities controlled by CHSPSC, which provide services for affiliated covered entities. The hospital participates in joint utilization, quality improvement, and payment activities as part of this organized health care arrangement.
• AllianceHealth OklahomacoreOthersGadsden Regional Medical Center operates as an AllianceHealth Oklahoma hospital, indicating membership in a regional healthcare network providing shared resources and collaborative care across the alliance.
• United Way of Etowah CountyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGadsden Regional Medical Center supports United Way of Etowah County through charitable contributions as part of ongoing community benefit initiatives addressing social determinants of health.
• Man Up GadsdenminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHospital supports Man Up Gadsden through charitable contributions as part of community benefit programs addressing local health needs.
• Neighborhood BridgesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHospital supports Neighborhood Bridges through charitable contributions as part of community benefit initiatives.
• Etowah Community Food BankminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGadsden Regional Medical Center conducts annual Jars of Love Peanut Butter Drive, donating thousands of jars of peanut butter to address food insecurity in the community. In one drive, more than 2,800 jars were donated. Community partners include Altrusa International of Etowah County, Campers Unlimited, Candie Factory Bakery, Darden Rehabilitation, East Gadsden Baptist Church, Emblem Credit Union, Etowah Chamber, Family Savings Credit Union, and many others.
• Metropolitan Area Noon Nutrition Association (MANNA)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGadsden Regional Medical Center made a $2,500 donation to MANNA on behalf of physicians for National Doctors' Day. MANNA provides meal delivery service to elderly, homebound, and disabled individuals in the Gadsden Etowah County Area.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Tenet Healthcare: National for-profit hospital operator with a community-hospital portfolio comparable in scale and operating model to Gadsden Regional. Relevant comparable for community-hospital economics, ambulatory strategy, and service line economics.
• Huntsville Hospital Health System: Multi-hospital regional system anchored by a 971-bed tertiary hospital in Huntsville, AL. Largest community hospital network in northern Alabama and a competitor for tertiary referrals from southeast Alabama communities.
• Encompass Health: National operator of inpatient rehabilitation hospitals and the largest provider of integrated wound care programs. Comparable to Gadsden Regional's rehabilitation and Wound Healing Center service lines and represents a strategic adjacency in post-acute care.
• HCA Healthcare: Largest for-profit hospital operator in the United States, with extensive community and tertiary hospital footprint. Comparable at portfolio level for community-hospital operating benchmarks, capital allocation, and service line economics.
• UAB Hospital: Large academic medical center in Birmingham, AL. Dominant tertiary and quaternary provider in the state; competes for higher-acuity cardiac, stroke, and surgical referrals and sets the regional quality benchmark against which community hospitals like Gadsden Regional are measured.
• Brookwood Baptist Health: Multi-hospital system in the Birmingham metro area operated through a Tenet Healthcare joint venture. Competes for secondary referrals from central Alabama and offers overlapping cardiology, orthopedic, and emergency service lines.

Regional players

• East Alabama Medical Center: Community hospital system based in Opelika, AL, serving east-central Alabama. Comparable community-hospital scale and acute-care service mix, with some overlap in referral catchment for east Alabama residents.

Direct peers

• Riverview Regional Medical Center: Acute care community hospital also located in Gadsden, AL, serving the same Etowah County market. Most direct head-to-head competitor with overlapping service lines in emergency, cardiology, orthopedics, and general surgery.
• Marshall Medical Centers: Two-hospital community system in Albertville and Guntersville, AL, serving a similar rural/suburban northeast Alabama catchment. Comparable community-hospital scale, charity care profile, and Joint Commission-accredited service lines.
• Regional Medical Center (Anniston): Regional acute care hospital in Anniston, AL, approximately 60 miles from Gadsden. Closest comparable community hospital serving an adjacent northeast Alabama market with similar bed count, service mix, and community benefit orientation.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/GadsdenRegionalMedicalCenterAL

Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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