TeamHealth Acquires Midwest Emergency Associates

TeamHealth Holdings

, announced the expansion of the TeamHealth presence in the Midwest with the acquisition of the operations of Chicago-based Midwest Emergency Associates and its related entities. Through this relationship, TeamHealth will assume the management and staffing of 12 emergency departments and four urgent care centers totaling approximately 500,000 annual patient visits. MEA's current leadership team will continue to serve its existing clients out of the Chicago-based office while seeking opportunities for growth throughout Illinois, Wisconsin, Missouri and Indiana.