Greenville, October 13, 2025
News Summary
Greenville Family Medicine is set to affiliate with Sarah Bush Lincoln, effective January 1. The partnership aims to enhance healthcare services in the community while maintaining the familiar care provided by the current providers. Patients will notice minimal changes, continuing to see their familiar doctors and nurses at the same location, now under a new name. The affiliation will offer improved support, allowing healthcare providers to focus on quality patient care during challenging economic times. New patients are welcome as the practice expands its services.
Greenville
Greenville Family Medicine will affiliate with Sarah Bush Lincoln starting January 1. This new partnership aims to improve healthcare services in the community while allowing the practice to maintain its core values and service to patients.
The affiliation will result in a name change for Greenville Family Medicine, which will now include “Sarah Bush Lincoln” in its official name. However, patients can expect minimal changes in their experience; their familiar doctors and nurses will continue to provide care at the same location near Rt. 140 and Red Ball Trail.
As part of the affiliation, the practice will benefit from enhanced administrative and technology support, enabling healthcare providers to focus more on delivering quality patient care. This additional support is deemed crucial in the current economic climate, characterized by rising costs, staffing expenses, and limited negotiating power with insurance companies.
Dr. Philip Siefken of Greenville Family Medicine highlighted the importance of this partnership for patients, providers, and the community as a whole. Similarly, Dr. Hopkins pointed out that the affiliation would allow their practice to concentrate on patient care while receiving essential support that has become increasingly important in recent years.
Over the nearly past decade, Dr. Hopkins and his colleague have independently managed the practice, facing various challenges that necessitated personal sacrifices to keep operations running and maintain local jobs. Transitioning to a partnership with Sarah Bush Lincoln is expected to provide better resources, support systems, and financial stability for the practice moving forward.
Patients of Greenville Family Medicine should rest assured that their existing appointments and all contact information will remain unchanged amidst this transition. Additionally, the newest physician at the practice, Dr. Leininger, is currently accepting new patients.
The practice also operates a laser and aesthetics branch known as Precision Laser & Aesthetics, which will join the new partnership effective January 1, continuing to offer the same services to its clients.
Chart: Key Features of the Greenville Family Medicine Affiliation
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| New Affiliation | Sarah Bush Lincoln |
| Effective Date | January 1 |
| Name Change | Greenville Family Medicine, now with “Sarah Bush Lincoln” |
| Provider Stability | Same doctors and nurses will remain |
| Patient Care Focus | Enhanced support enables focus on patient care |
| Location | Current location near Rt. 140 and Red Ball Trail |
| New Patient Acceptance | Dr. Leininger is accepting new patients |
| Branch Services | Precision Laser & Aesthetics remains unchanged |
FAQs
What changes can patients expect with the new affiliation?
Patients will experience minimal changes; the same doctors and nurses will remain at the practice.
When is the new affiliation effective?
The affiliation will be effective starting January 1.
Will my current appointments and contact information change?
Existing appointments and all contact information for patients will remain unchanged.
Who is accepting new patients?
Greenville Family Medicine’s newest physician, Dr. Leininger, is currently accepting new patients.
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- Wikipedia: Healthcare in the United States
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