Newport Medical Center

What Newport Medical Center does

Newport Medical Center is a private community acute-care hospital located at 435 Second St, Newport, Tennessee, serving Cocke County and surrounding East Tennessee communities. It is operated under the Tennova Healthcare Network brand within the Community Health Systems (CHS) portfolio and is identified in its footer as an AllianceHealth Oklahoma hospital, indicating corporate oversight by CHS. The facility delivers a broad set of inpatient and outpatient clinical services across twelve core departments — Cancer Care, Diagnostic Imaging, Digestive Health, Emergency Services, Heart Care, Maternity Care, Neurology, Orthopedics, Rehabilitation, Respiratory Care, Surgical Services, and Women's Health — supported by 211 affiliated physicians across multiple specialties.

The hospital runs on a shared electronic medical record (Cerner) that enables health information exchange with other regional providers, complemented by a patient portal, free online self-scheduling via Inquicker, and a telehealth platform that extends care delivery beyond the physical site. AI capabilities are deployed at an assistive level for medical transcription, summary services, and evidence-based clinical decision support. Patient-facing digital channels include a Health Library with 1,800+ articles, an email newsletter, and a Find-a-Doctor directory. The facility is Joint Commission accredited, HIPAA compliant, and 42 CFR Part 2 compliant, and reports an 89% reduction in Serious Safety Event Rate from continuous safety improvement work.

Newport Medical Center generates revenue by delivering healthcare services billed through insurance, self-pay, and financial assistance programs; the hospital reported more than 78,000 patient encounters and over $88 million in total community impact in 2025. Its go-to-market is direct-to-consumer in nature, with patient acquisition driven by community events, provider referrals, the physician directory, and consumer digital touchpoints. Within the five-hospital Tennova network, Newport functions as a regional access point whose strategic decisions are influenced by parent-level CHS operational, quality, and capital priorities.

Name

Newport Medical Center

Legal name

Newport Medical Center

Website

https://tennovanewport.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Newport Medical Center is a private community hospital in Newport, Tennessee, operated within the Tennova Healthcare Network under Community Health Systems, serving Cocke County and East Tennessee with comprehensive inpatient and outpatient services, a shared Cerner EMR, telehealth, and 211 affiliated physicians.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Hospital Services

NAICS

General Medical and Surgical Hospitals (6221), General Medical and Surgical Hospitals (622110)

SIC

Services-Hospitals (8060), Services-General Medical & Surgical Hospitals, Nec (8062)

akta.pro primary industry

Critical Access & Rural Hospitals (HLAFAAAG)

akta.pro secondary industry

Hospital-Owned Physician Networks & Medical Groups (HLAFAAAL)

Keywords

• Community hospital services
• Emergency medical care
• Cardiac care services
• Maternity healthcare
• Diagnostic imaging services

Headquarters

HQ city

Newport

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, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Patient Care Services: Newport Medical Center generates revenue through providing healthcare services to patients including emergency care, surgical procedures, diagnostic imaging, maternity services, and specialty care. Revenue is collected through insurance billing, self-pay, and financial assistance programs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Newport Medical Center is a community hospital in Newport, Tennessee that delivers a comprehensive range of inpatient and outpatient healthcare services, including emergency care, surgery, diagnostic imaging, cancer care, cardiac care, maternity, neurology, orthopedics, rehabilitation, respiratory care, and women's health. It is part of the five-hospital Tennova Healthcare Network under Community Health Systems and serves Cocke County and surrounding East Tennessee communities. Digital patient access is supported through online scheduling, a patient portal, telehealth, and a health library resource.

Product overview

Newport Medical Center is a community hospital offering a comprehensive range of medical services organized into clinical departments (Cancer Care, Diagnostic Imaging, Digestive Health, Emergency Services, Heart Care, Maternity Care, Neurology, Orthopedics, Rehabilitation, Respiratory Care, Surgical Services, and Women's Health). Patient-facing digital services include Online Scheduling, Patient Portal, and a Health Library resource. The facility is part of the Tennova Healthcare network and emphasizes quality improvement with a demonstrated 89% reduction in Serious Safety Event Rate.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Tennova Healthcare Network: A network of hospitals including Jefferson Memorial Hospital, LaFollette Medical Center, Newport Medical Center, North Knoxville Medical Center, and Turkey Creek Medical Center.
• Tennova Medical Group

Products and services

• Cancer Care Services Comprehensive cancer diagnosis and treatment services including chemotherapy, cancer surgery, biopsy, and bone densitometry, delivered at the Newport, TN hospital.
• Diagnostic Imaging Medical imaging services including MRI, breast imaging, and bone densitometry used by patients and referring physicians for diagnostic purposes.
• Emergency Services 24/7 emergency department supported by a 30-Minute ER Service Pledge committing to initial medical assessment within 30 minutes of arrival.
• Heart Care Cardiac care services including heart failure care, cardiovascular diagnosis and imaging, and heart attack warning signs education for patients and families.
• Maternity Care Labor and delivery services with associated maternity policies for expectant mothers in the East Tennessee service area.
• Neurology Services Neurological care including stroke awareness, treatment overview, and related neurology services for patients.
• Orthopedic Services Orthopedic care including arthritis care, hand/wrist/elbow care, and joint health services.
• Rehabilitation Services Rehabilitation services including occupational therapy, physical therapy, specialized programs, and speech therapy.
• Respiratory Care Respiratory services including lung disease detection and respiratory treatment.
• Surgical Services Surgical procedures including colonoscopy, colorectal surgery, endoscopy, gynecological surgery, and hernia surgery using minimally invasive techniques.
• Women's Health Women's health services including gynecology, breast imaging, and gynecologic cancer care, serving women of all ages.
• Digestive Health Digestive health services including acid reflux relief, colonoscopy, endoscopy, and heartburn care.
• Patient Portal Secure online access for patients to view medical information, request records, and interact with their care team.
• Online Scheduling Free, convenient online self-scheduling service for primary care appointments and telehealth visits with select providers.

Quantifiable outcome

• 89% reduction in Serious Safety Event Rate (SSER)
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

AI capability2 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and regional.

• Tennova Healthcare NetworkcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNewport Medical Center is part of the Tennova Healthcare Network, which includes Jefferson Memorial Hospital, LaFollette Medical Center, North Knoxville Medical Center, and Turkey Creek Medical Center. This network provides integrated healthcare services across East Tennessee with shared resources and coordinated care.
• Tennova Medical GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNetwork of affiliated physician practices offering primary care, OB/GYN, cardiovascular services, and specialized care including neurosurgery across convenient locations in the community.
• CHSPSC, LLCcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity Health Systems Professional Services Corporation provides operational support services including utilization, joint quality improvement, and payment activities for affiliated hospitals and healthcare providers.
• Appalachian Community Physicians AllianceregionalStrategic or Co-development PartnerAccountable care organization and clinically integrated network enabling collaboration among covered entities for quality assessment and improvement activities with shared protected health information.
• Community Health SystemscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerParent organization providing operational infrastructure, administrative services, and strategic direction for Newport Medical Center and other affiliated hospitals.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• Starr Regional Medical Center: LifePoint Health–operated community hospital in Athens, TN providing similar acute and outpatient services in East Tennessee, with overlapping payer dynamics but different ownership/operator.
• Parkridge Medical Center: HCA Healthcare–operated community hospital in Chattanooga, TN serving a comparable community-hospital role in eastern Tennessee, with overlapping service lines though different geography.

Direct peers

• Blount Memorial Hospital: Independent community hospital system in Maryville, TN providing comparable acute care, surgical, and outpatient services to a similar East Tennessee patient mix, directly competing for referrals.
• Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center: Covenant Health's flagship acute hospital in downtown Knoxville, TN serving the same East Tennessee catchment as Newport with overlapping specialty, cardiac, and oncology service lines.
• North Knoxville Medical Center: Sister Tennova Network hospital in Powell/Knoxville, TN sharing the CHS/Tennova operating model, physician directory, and EMR. Comparable acute care community hospital serving an East Tennessee suburban/rural mix.
• Turkey Creek Medical Center: Tennova Network sister hospital in the Knoxville suburb of Powell, TN. Comparable acute care community hospital inside the same CHS-owned Tennova brand with shared service lines and referral patterns.
• Jefferson Memorial Hospital: Sister hospital within the same Tennova Healthcare Network serving Jefferson City, TN. Operates an identical CHS-supported community hospital model with overlapping physician networks via Tennova Medical Group, making it the closest operational peer.
• LaFollette Medical Center: Another Tennova Network sister hospital in LaFollette, TN sharing branding, governance, CHS back-office, and physician network. Directly comparable rural community hospital facing the same operating dynamics in East Tennessee.
• Methodist Medical Center of Oak Ridge: Covenant Health–operated community hospital in Oak Ridge, TN providing comparable acute care, diagnostics, and outpatient services to East Tennessee residents, with overlapping physician referral patterns.

Broad incumbents

• University of Tennessee Medical Center: Large academic tertiary medical center in Knoxville serving as the primary referral destination that pulls complex cases out of Newport; directly competes for specialty, oncology, and cardiac volumes in the same East Tennessee geography.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/TennovaHealthcareNewport
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/newport-medical-center

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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