UAB St. Vincent’s

What UAB St. Vincent’s does

UAB St. Vincent's is an integrated acute care health system headquartered at 1130 22nd Street in Birmingham, Alabama, operating five hospitals (Birmingham, East, Blount, Chilton, St. Clair) and more than 20 outpatient and ambulatory facilities across central Alabama, with a planned freestanding emergency department in Oxford. The system delivers oncology, cardiology, orthopedics and sports medicine, neurology, surgical services, emergency and trauma care, sleep medicine, pain management, wound care, and primary care, alongside the One Nineteen wellness campus which integrates a 50,000-square-foot fitness center, spa, and same-day surgery suites. Core technology is conventional healthcare IT infrastructure including electronic health records, the MyChart (Epic) patient portal (described as coming soon), a teletrauma telehealth program, and advanced medical imaging including new CT systems at East and Chilton and robotic bronchoscopy at East; integrations with Alabama One Health Record, Commonwell, and VIVA enable health information exchange across the UAB Medicine Enterprise.

The business model is fee-for-service acute and outpatient care reimbursed primarily through private insurance, Medicare, and Medicaid, supplemented by direct-pay wellness and fitness revenue at One Nineteen and employer-paid executive health programs. The system was acquired by the UAB Health System Authority (a public entity within the University of Alabama System) from Ascension for $450 million, with the rebranding to UAB St. Vincent's effective November 1, 2024; subsequent inorganic activity includes the January 1, 2025 acquisition of Southview Medical Group, a multi-specialty practice serving 51,000+ patients with 130,000+ annual visits. Patient acquisition channels include direct-to-consumer marketing through the uabstvincents.org website, social media, community events, the Junior Achievement of Alabama ED Classroom partnership, and traditional physician referrals and emergency department entry points. Regulatory and quality credentials include Joint Commission Primary Stroke Center certification at Birmingham, a five-star CMS rating at St. Clair based on 2024 HCAHPS results, and RestorixHealth wound care distinctions; go-to-market is anchored in regional referral capture and the brand legacy of a system founded in 1898.

Name

UAB St. Vincent’s

Legal name

UAB St. Vincent's

Website

https://uabstvincents.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2024

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

UAB St. Vincent's is an integrated acute care health system in central Alabama operating five hospitals and 20+ outpatient facilities, serving general patients with oncology, cardiology, neurology, surgical, and emergency services under ownership of the UAB Health System Authority since November 2024.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Acute Care Hospital Services

NAICS

Fitness and Recreational Sports Centers (713940)

SIC

Services-Hospitals (8060), Services-General Medical & Surgical Hospitals, Nec (8062), Services-Specialty Outpatient Facilities, Nec (8093), Services-Health Services (8000)

akta.pro primary industry

Veterans/Military Hospitals & Federal Health Systems (HLAFAAAH)

akta.pro secondary industry

Health Systems Strengthening & Universal Health Coverage (UHC) (BPADAIAE)

Keywords

• Acute hospital care
• Integrated health system
• Emergency medical services
• Outpatient specialty care
• Health and wellness services

Headquarters

HQ city

Birmingham

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Patient Care Services: Acute care hospital services including emergency care, surgical services, diagnostic imaging, laboratory services, and inpatient care across multiple hospital locations
2. Outpatient Services: Outpatient specialty care, rehabilitation therapy, fitness and wellness programs, diagnostic services, and ambulatory surgical services
3. Health Insurance Reimbursements: Revenue from private insurance, Medicare, Medicaid, and other government healthcare programs through negotiated reimbursement rates
4. Financial Assistance Programs: Discounted and free care provided to uninsured and underinsured patients based on financial need, consistent with mission to serve underserved populations

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

UAB St. Vincent's is an acute care integrated health system that delivers hospital, emergency, surgical, and specialty outpatient services (oncology, cardiology, orthopedics/sports medicine, neurology, sleep disorders, pain management, wound care) across central Alabama. It supplements clinical care with the One Nineteen health and wellness facility offering fitness, rehabilitation, spa, and executive health services to patients and the broader community.

Product overview

UAB St. Vincent's is an integrated health system operating multiple hospitals and healthcare facilities across central Alabama, including UAB St. Vincent's Birmingham, East, Blount, Chilton, and St. Clair hospitals. The system offers a comprehensive portfolio of clinical services including emergency care, cardiac care, cancer services, surgical services, and specialty care such as sleep disorders, pain management, sports medicine, and adolescent medicine. A key differentiator is the UAB Medicine St. Vincent's One Nineteen wellness facility, which combines specialty medical care with fitness services, aquatic therapy, spa treatments, and nutrition counseling in an integrated health and wellness model. The system also provides patient-facing digital tools including a MyChart patient portal and price estimation services. UAB St. Vincent's operates as part of UAB Medicine and the University of Alabama System, having been rebranded from Ascension St. Vincent's in November 2024.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• UAB Medicine St. Vincent's One Nineteen: A full-service health and wellness facility providing specialty care, rehabilitation therapy, and a fitness center. Features cardiac and physical rehabilitation, imaging, laboratory testing, nutrition counseling, same-day surgery suites, a 50,000-square-foot fitness center, and spa services.

Products and services

• UAB Medicine St. Vincent's One Nineteen Health and Wellness Facility Full-service health and wellness facility staffed by 30-plus specialty care physicians offering cardiac and physical rehabilitation, imaging and diagnostics, laboratory testing, nutrition counseling, same-day surgery suites, fitness center, and spa services for patients and community members in central Alabama.
• One Nineteen Fitness Center 50,000-square-foot full-service fitness facility with exercise equipment, group classes, an indoor saline lap pool, aquatics center with six-lane exercise pool, therapy pool, whirlpool, and personal trainers serving members of the Birmingham-area community.
• Spa One Nineteen Full-service spa offering facials, massages, nail treatments, body scrubs, dermaplaning, microdermabrasion, and wellness services delivered by medically trained massage therapists and estheticians.
• Sleep Disorder Care Specialized sleep disorder diagnosis and treatment services including customized sleep studies, polysomnography, CPAP titration, and treatment for conditions such as sleep apnea, insomnia, narcolepsy, and restless legs syndrome for adult and pediatric patients.
• Pain Management Chronic pain diagnosis and treatment services using procedures, injections, medications, and physical therapy rehabilitation for conditions including arthritis, headaches, back pain, and neurogenic pain.
• Adolescent Medicine Specialized care for children and teens focusing on growth, development, and overall health, treating hormonal conditions, mental health issues, acne, asthma, headaches, sports injuries, and sexual health concerns.
• Sports Medicine and Sports Performance Sports injury evaluation, treatment, and prevention services including athletic training, concussion care, surgical and non-surgical treatments, rehabilitation therapy, and sports performance training programs for athletes and active individuals.
• Male Fertility Services

Quantifiable outcome

• Recognized as a top-recommended hospital in Alabama with five-star CMS rating
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Junior Achievement of AlabamaminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026Partnership to launch interactive Emergency Department Classroom introducing middle school students to healthcare careers while teaching financial literacy and economic responsibility.
• Southview Medical GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Multi-specialty physician practice acquired by UAB Health System on January 1, 2025. Serves over 51,000 patients with more than 130,000 visits annually. Part of UAB Medicine Enterprise network of affiliated facilities covered by Notice of Health Information Practices.
• UAB MedicinecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 November 2024UAB St. Vincent's is an integral part of UAB Medicine integrated health system, which includes UAB Hospital, UAB Medical West, and affiliated clinics. Together they form one system serving all of Alabama, connected to every aspect of patient health. UAB St. Vincent's benefits from UAB's leadership in quality patient care, research, and education.
• Ascension St. Vincent'scoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Ascension St. Vincent's was acquired by University of Alabama at Birmingham Health System Authority for $450 million in 2024. Transition completed November 1, 2024, becoming UAB St. Vincent's to sustain patients' access to highest-quality care.
• UAB School of NursingcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2018UAB Nursing Partnership is a formal strategic alignment between UAB School of Nursing and UAB Medicine combining resources to accelerate research, education, and practice initiatives. The partnership received the American Association of Colleges of Nursing's New Era for Academic Nursing Award in 2018.
• Reach for the Stars Nursing Scholarship ProgramminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2016National initiative designed to help meet the demand for nurses by educating new RNs throughout the United States. Since 2016, the program has partnered with public hospital systems and awarded hundreds of scholarships. Supports hospital employees pursuing associate or bachelor's degrees in nursing.
• Alabama One Health RecordcoreTechnology or IntegrationHealth information exchange enabling secure electronic access to patient records for treatment, payment, or healthcare operations purposes. UAB Medicine Enterprise participates to help enhance quality of care through secure health information sharing.
• Commonwell Health AlliancecoreTechnology or IntegrationHealth information exchange network for accessing and sharing patient health information with other participants for treatment purposes.
• VIVA (Alabama Health Network)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUAB Medicine Enterprise participates in Organized Health Care Arrangements through VIVA health network, coordinating care across multiple providers.
• UAB Medical WestcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUAB Medicine affiliated hospital facility. UAB Medical West participates in Organized Health Care Arrangements with UAB Medicine Enterprise.
• Children's of AlabamacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMajor pediatric hospital in Alabama participating in Organized Health Care Arrangements with UAB Medicine Enterprise.
• Cooper Green Mercy Health AuthorityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerParticipates in Organized Health Care Arrangements with UAB Medicine Enterprise for coordinated healthcare delivery.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Emerging players

• Encompass Health: National leader in inpatient rehabilitation and home health, comparable for post-acute and rehab service lines that complement UAB St. Vincent's cardiac and physical rehabilitation offerings at the One Nineteen facility.

Regional players

• Grandview Medical Center: Acute care hospital in Birmingham, Alabama operated by Community Health Systems, providing general medical, surgical, and emergency services in the same metro as UAB St. Vincent's Birmingham and East facilities.
• Huntsville Hospital Health System: Regional multi-hospital system in north Alabama providing acute, outpatient, and specialty services. Comparable regional scale and multi-site operating model, though operating in a distinct geography from UAB St. Vincent's.
• Brookwood Baptist Health: Multi-hospital system based in Birmingham, Alabama operating acute care hospitals, outpatient centers, and specialty services in overlapping central Alabama geography with UAB St. Vincent's. Direct head-to-head competitor for inpatient, emergency, and specialty volumes.
• Children's of Alabama: Pediatric hospital in Birmingham participating in UAB Medicine Enterprise organized health care arrangements. Overlaps with UAB St. Vincent's adolescent medicine services and shares the same regional referral ecosystem.

Direct peers

• UAB Hospital: Flagship academic medical center of UAB Medicine, the parent enterprise. Shares EHR, physician network, and referral pathways with UAB St. Vincent's and competes/cooperates in tertiary and quaternary cases across Alabama.

Broad incumbents

• HCA Healthcare: Largest for-profit hospital operator in the U.S. with broad acute, outpatient, and specialty service lines; competes for tertiary referrals and physician talent across Alabama and serves as a scale benchmark for system-level operations.
• Tenet Healthcare: National multi-hospital and outpatient operator with significant presence in hospital and ambulatory surgery segments. Comparable for portfolio mix of acute care plus outpatient facilities similar to UAB St. Vincent's integrated footprint.
• Ascension Health: National Catholic health system and former owner of Ascension St. Vincent's. Operates 140+ hospitals across the U.S., including overlapping specialty and acute services, making it a useful benchmark for the divested asset's potential standalone trajectory.
• Universal Health Services: Diversified acute care and behavioral health hospital operator with comparable mix of inpatient, outpatient, and specialty services. Useful peer for valuation and capital allocation benchmarking of multi-site hospital systems.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/uabstvincents
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/uabstvincents
• Instagraminstagram.com/stvhealth
• Xx.com/uabstvincents

Compliance8 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries26 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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