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Advanced Urology Institute (AUI) has officially terminated its partnership with Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare (TMH), a collaboration that lasted nearly five decades. Effective June 27, 2025, AUI will discontinue all urological services at TMH and its emergency rooms. Patients in need of care are advised to visit HCA Florida Capital Hospital. TMH is working to manage the increase in patient volume and ensure ongoing urological care, while AUI has joined Solaris Health, enhancing its commitment to patient services.
Tallahassee – Advanced Urology Institute (AUI) has announced the termination of its longstanding partnership with Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare (TMH), a collaboration that has been in place since 1976. This significant change, effective June 27, 2025, will see AUI cease all urological services at TMH and its affiliated emergency rooms.
The announcement of this split was made through a notice posted on TMH’s Facebook page, specifically addressing concerns from patients regarding the upcoming changes. In light of the discontinuation, patients who require after-hours urological care are being directed to visit HCA Florida Capital Hospital, where AUI will continue to offer its services.
TMH’s vice president and chief communications officer revealed that the decision to end the partnership did not originate with TMH, and the hospital received very short notice about the situation. As a result, TMH has been actively working to manage a sudden spike in patient volume stemming from the announcement of the termination. To ensure ongoing urological care, TMH is seeking solutions to expand its coverage and support for its remaining urology team. This includes potential recruitment of temporary providers and long-term strategies to enhance staffing levels.
Despite the partnership ending, TMH has reassured the community of its commitment to providing safe and high-quality urological care. The TMH Emergency Department will continue to treat emergent urological needs, which is critical given the potential impact on patient access to care in the region.
Although AUI has a history of collaboration with HCA going back over 30 years, an HCA spokesperson clarified that there is currently no new formal partnership between AUI and HCA. This situation has prompted concerns about the continuity of care for patients relying on urology services following the termination of the partnership with TMH.
As part of its ongoing evolution, AUI has joined Solaris Health, the nation’s largest provider of urological services. This partnership underlines AUI’s commitment to expanding its reach and improving patient care. However, there has been no response from AUI concerning the specifics of the partnership dissolution with TMH or its implications for local patients.
The decision to sever the partnership has raised questions about the future of urological care in the Tallahassee area, particularly in light of the ongoing challenges that TMH faces to accommodate the increased patient load. As the healthcare landscape continues to shift with mergers and service changes, both TMH and AUI will need to adapt rapidly to ensure that quality care remains accessible to all patients.
The termination of this nearly 50-year partnership marks a notable transition in local healthcare services, one that impacts both patients who rely on urological care and the healthcare providers working within these systems. Patient safety and quality of service remain priorities during this transitional period, as TMH and AUI navigate their respective paths in the evolving healthcare environment.
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- Tallahassee.com: Advanced Urology Institute Ends Services
- Google Search: Advanced Urology Institute
- Business Wire: Advanced Urology Institute Joins Solaris Health
- Encyclopedia Britannica: Urology
- Tallahassee.com: FHP Works 2 Semi Crashes
- Google News: Urology Services Tallahassee
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