Liberal, KS —Southwest Medical Center is proud to announce the launch of its new hospitalist services, beginning September 3, 2025, in partnership with Integritas. Integritas has over 12 years of experience in managing Hospitalist services with an emphasis on serving the unique needs of rural hospitals of various sizes. This initiative marks a significant step forward in enhancing inpatient care and ensuring seamless coordination between hospital-based physicians and community providers.

The hospitalist program will be led by a dedicated team of physicians and Physician Assistants specializing in the care of hospitalized patients. These providers will be on-site at the hospital to manage acute medical needs, collaborate with specialists, and ensure timely communication with patients and their families.

“We are excited to bring this level of focused, around-the-clock care to the Liberal community,” said Dr. Anand Patel, Director of Hospitalist Medicine for Integritas. “Our hospitalist team is committed to delivering high-quality, patient-centered care that supports both recovery and peace of mind close to home.”

Tiffany Hunter, Vice President of Clinical Operations and Client Services at Integritas, added, “This partnership reflects our shared commitment to innovation and excellence in serving the greater Liberal area. Through this new collaborative partnership, we are pursuing a responsive and coordinated care experience for every patient.”

The launch of these new hospitalist services is part of Southwest Medical Center’s broader strategy to strengthen clinical outcomes, provide high quality evidence-based medicine to Liberal and the surrounding communities, and improve the overall patient experience.

For more information about the hospitalist program, please contact Jeff Gardner at 620-629-6280 or [email protected].