Houston Healthcare is now part of Emory Healthcare, marking an exciting new chapter for both institutions. This integration combines the innovation of an academic medical center with Houston Healthcare's strong community connection in Central Georgia. With the addition of Houston Healthcare’s two hospitals, multiple outpatient facilities, and skilled clinical teams, patients now have access to more doctors and locations for care.
Houston Healthcare Joins Emory Healthcare
Emory Healthcare Welcomes Houston Healthcare to the Family
Frequently Asked Questions
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June 1, 2025.
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Emory Healthcare accepts a variety of insurance plans and has worked to ensure the plans that Houston Healthcare participates in will continue to be accepted.
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The Houston Healthcare medical staff remains intact. The doctors who have practiced at Houston Healthcare remain in the community serving patients as they have been. Houston Healthcare has a high-quality medical staff, and Emory Healthcare wishes to retain that.
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Not initially, but they will be over time, as this is one of our goals. We plan for a cohesive electronic medical record platform.
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Houston Healthcare is joining Emory Healthcare to better serve Central Georgia. To sustain investments in technology, facilities, and innovation, Houston Healthcare sought proposals and, after extensive review, chose Emory Healthcare as the best fit for the community.
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Initially, patients will notice only a change in the logo and select signage. The full transition will take a few years. Ultimately, the goal is for patients to benefit from a more comprehensive array of easily accessible, high-quality, well-coordinated services.
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With the addition of Houston Healthcare's two hospitals, multiple outpatient locations and skilled clinical team, patients now have access to even more physicians and locations to receive care.
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Houston Healthcare will maintain its family medicine residency program and relationship with Trinity Medical School. Many Houston Healthcare physicians collaborate with residents and students in various specialties to support their training. Whether or not residents and/or students are involved in your care depends on whether your individual physician is involved in training.
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Yes. Houston Healthcare will become Emory Healthcare. Houston Healthcare - Warner Robins will become Emory Hospital Warner Robins and Houston Healthcare - Perry will become Emory Hospital Perry. Other Houston Healthcare locations will be renamed Emory Healthcare.