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Sutter Health Breaks Ground on $442 Million Neuroscience Complex in San Francisco
SAN FRANCISCO, June 04, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Sutter Health today broke ground on the new Sutter Advanced Neuroscience Complex at Mission Bernal – a major milestone in expanding access to high-quality neurological and neurosurgical care in Northern California. The five-story, 129,000-square-foot facility will be located at the corner of César Chávez and Valencia streets (3555 César Chavez Street) in San Francisco and is expected to open in 2028. Designed as a regional destination for brain health, the complex will unite care delivery, advanced diagnostics and research in one location. 'Sutter Health has a bold vision for brain health, and that vision includes building a state-of-the-art advanced neuroscience complex in San Francisco,' said Sutter Health President and CEO Warner Thomas. 'CPMC has cared for this community since the 1850s, and we're proud to continue that legacy by investing in a destination for neurological care that will serve patients and families locally and across the region. Our mission drives us to deliver accessible, high-quality care that fuels innovation and expands access so that more people can benefit from the highest standards of neurological health closer to home.' 'San Francisco is leading the nation in providing cutting-edge health care, and this project will bring exceptional neurological care to the heart of our city and better health outcomes for our residents,' said Mayor Daniel Lurie. 'Thank you to Sutter Health for their commitment to our city, to our residents, and to the Mission District. Together, we're building stronger, healthier communities and strengthening San Francisco's comeback.' High-Tech Hub for Brain Health This $442 million investment underscores Sutter Health's long-term commitment to expanding access to specialized, high-acuity care in San Francisco and the broader Bay Area. When complete, the Sutter Advanced Neuroscience Complex at Mission Bernal will bring together approximately 80 physicians and clinicians across range of neurological specialties – including Alzheimer's disease and dementia, ALS, headache, neurosurgery, neurology, epilepsy, neuro-oncology and movement disorders – to deliver seamless, integrated care in one location. The new complex will house a full spectrum of services, including neurology, neurosurgery, imaging, lab, infusion, rehabilitation and an on-site ambulatory surgery center. Patients will also benefit from direct access to leading research and clinical trials, further supporting advancements in diagnosis and treatment. Two of Sutter's nationally recognized programs – the Ray Dolby Brain Health Center and the Forbes Norris MDA/ALS Research and Treatment Center – will relocate to the new complex, enabling greater capacity and deeper collaboration among specialists. The site will also include underground parking to improve convenience for patients and visitors. In a related investment, Sutter plans to add two neurological intervention suites to the adjacent CPMC Mission Bernal campus hospital by 2027. These suites will offer advanced imaging and enable rapid detection and minimally invasive treatment of life-threatening neurological conditions. 'Our goal is to provide coordinated, comprehensive access to integrated care that merges the expertise of neurologists and neurosurgeons,' said Dr. Lewis Leng, a neurosurgeon with Sutter West Bay Medical Group. 'The new Sutter Advanced Neuroscience Complex at Mission Bernal will create more access to care for patients with neurological conditions and provide them the opportunity to take advantage of Sutter's award-winning neuroscience treatment and clinical research.' Christina Oh, president of Sutter's Greater San Francisco Division, added, 'Patients will be able to come to this location and visit their specialist, receive diagnostic lab and imaging, as well as outpatient procedures all in one complex. Having all these services under one roof will create a more convenient, coordinated experience.' The Sutter Advanced Neuroscience Complex is part of Sutter Health's broader strategy to invest nearly $1 billion in healthcare infrastructure across San Francisco over the next five years. This initiative aims to significantly expand access to specialized medical care, such as Sutter's new Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery program, and enhance the overall patient experience. A Vision for Advanced Care and Clinical Training The Mission Bernal Care Complex is part of a larger effort by Sutter Health to address the growing healthcare needs of Northern California, with more than two dozen new facilities currently in development. Beyond expanding access, this complex reflects Sutter's strong commitment to education and workforce development, with plans to train over 1,000 medical residents and fellows by 2030. Sutter CPMC plays a key role in this effort, currently training residents and fellows in nationally accredited Graduate Medical Education programs across a wide range of specialties, including advanced heart failure and transplant cardiology, cardiovascular disease, internal medicine, gastroenterology, hand surgery, hematology-oncology, ophthalmology, pulmonary and critical care medicine, psychiatry and transplant hepatology. CPMC also offers additional training in neurocritical care, among other areas. 'This groundbreaking represents a pivotal moment in advancing Sutter Health's mission to provide high-quality, compassionate and innovative care,' said Ken McNeely, chair of the Sutter Health Board of Directors. 'It reflects our dedication to meeting the evolving healthcare needs of our community while preparing the next generation of physicians and care teams to carry that mission forward.' For more information about the Sutter Advanced Neuroscience Complex at Mission Bernal and Sutter Health's ongoing commitment to healthcare excellence, please visit About Sutter Health Sutter Health is a not-for-profit health care system dedicated to providing comprehensive care throughout California. Committed to community partnerships and innovative, high-quality patient care, Sutter Health is pursuing a bold new plan to reach more people and make excellent health care more connected and accessible. Sutter Health currently serves nearly 3.5 million patients, thanks to a dedicated team of more than 57,000 employees and clinicians and 12,000+ affiliated physicians, with a unified focus on expanding care to serve more patients. Sutter delivers exceptional and affordable care through its hospitals, medical groups, ambulatory surgery centers, urgent care clinics, telehealth, home health, and hospice services. Dedicated to transforming health care, at Sutter Health, getting better never stops. Learn more about how Sutter Health is transforming health care at and Attachments Artist rendering: Sutter Advanced Neuroscience Complex in San Francisco Groundbreaking for Sutter Advanced Neuroscience Complex in San Francisco Disclaimer: The above press release comes to you under an arrangement with GlobeNewswire. Business Upturn takes no editorial responsibility for the same.
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6 days ago
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Sutter Health Breaks Ground on $442 Million Neuroscience Complex in San Francisco
State-of-the-art facility at CPMC's Mission Bernal campus will bring together leading-edge neurological care, research and technology under one roof Artist rendering: Sutter Advanced Neuroscience Complex in San Francisco Groundbreaking for Sutter Advanced Neuroscience Complex in San Francisco SAN FRANCISCO, June 04, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Sutter Health today broke ground on the new Sutter Advanced Neuroscience Complex at Mission Bernal – a major milestone in expanding access to high-quality neurological and neurosurgical care in Northern California. The five-story, 129,000-square-foot facility will be located at the corner of César Chávez and Valencia streets (3555 César Chavez Street) in San Francisco and is expected to open in 2028. Designed as a regional destination for brain health, the complex will unite care delivery, advanced diagnostics and research in one location. 'Sutter Health has a bold vision for brain health, and that vision includes building a state-of-the-art advanced neuroscience complex in San Francisco,' said Sutter Health President and CEO Warner Thomas. 'CPMC has cared for this community since the 1850s, and we're proud to continue that legacy by investing in a destination for neurological care that will serve patients and families locally and across the region. Our mission drives us to deliver accessible, high-quality care that fuels innovation and expands access so that more people can benefit from the highest standards of neurological health closer to home.' 'San Francisco is leading the nation in providing cutting-edge health care, and this project will bring exceptional neurological care to the heart of our city and better health outcomes for our residents,' said Mayor Daniel Lurie. 'Thank you to Sutter Health for their commitment to our city, to our residents, and to the Mission District. Together, we're building stronger, healthier communities and strengthening San Francisco's comeback.' High-Tech Hub for Brain Health This $442 million investment underscores Sutter Health's long-term commitment to expanding access to specialized, high-acuity care in San Francisco and the broader Bay Area. When complete, the Sutter Advanced Neuroscience Complex at Mission Bernal will bring together approximately 80 physicians and clinicians across range of neurological specialties – including Alzheimer's disease and dementia, ALS, headache, neurosurgery, neurology, epilepsy, neuro-oncology and movement disorders – to deliver seamless, integrated care in one location. The new complex will house a full spectrum of services, including neurology, neurosurgery, imaging, lab, infusion, rehabilitation and an on-site ambulatory surgery center. Patients will also benefit from direct access to leading research and clinical trials, further supporting advancements in diagnosis and treatment. Two of Sutter's nationally recognized programs – the Ray Dolby Brain Health Center and the Forbes Norris MDA/ALS Research and Treatment Center – will relocate to the new complex, enabling greater capacity and deeper collaboration among specialists. The site will also include underground parking to improve convenience for patients and visitors. In a related investment, Sutter plans to add two neurological intervention suites to the adjacent CPMC Mission Bernal campus hospital by 2027. These suites will offer advanced imaging and enable rapid detection and minimally invasive treatment of life-threatening neurological conditions. 'Our goal is to provide coordinated, comprehensive access to integrated care that merges the expertise of neurologists and neurosurgeons,' said Dr. Lewis Leng, a neurosurgeon with Sutter West Bay Medical Group. 'The new Sutter Advanced Neuroscience Complex at Mission Bernal will create more access to care for patients with neurological conditions and provide them the opportunity to take advantage of Sutter's award-winning neuroscience treatment and clinical research.' Christina Oh, president of Sutter's Greater San Francisco Division, added, 'Patients will be able to come to this location and visit their specialist, receive diagnostic lab and imaging, as well as outpatient procedures all in one complex. Having all these services under one roof will create a more convenient, coordinated experience.' The Sutter Advanced Neuroscience Complex is part of Sutter Health's broader strategy to invest nearly $1 billion in healthcare infrastructure across San Francisco over the next five years. This initiative aims to significantly expand access to specialized medical care, such as Sutter's new Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery program, and enhance the overall patient experience. A Vision for Advanced Care and Clinical Training The Mission Bernal Care Complex is part of a larger effort by Sutter Health to address the growing healthcare needs of Northern California, with more than two dozen new facilities currently in development. Beyond expanding access, this complex reflects Sutter's strong commitment to education and workforce development, with plans to train over 1,000 medical residents and fellows by 2030. Sutter CPMC plays a key role in this effort, currently training residents and fellows in nationally accredited Graduate Medical Education programs across a wide range of specialties, including advanced heart failure and transplant cardiology, cardiovascular disease, internal medicine, gastroenterology, hand surgery, hematology-oncology, ophthalmology, pulmonary and critical care medicine, psychiatry and transplant hepatology. CPMC also offers additional training in neurocritical care, among other areas. 'This groundbreaking represents a pivotal moment in advancing Sutter Health's mission to provide high-quality, compassionate and innovative care,' said Ken McNeely, chair of the Sutter Health Board of Directors. 'It reflects our dedication to meeting the evolving healthcare needs of our community while preparing the next generation of physicians and care teams to carry that mission forward.' For more information about the Sutter Advanced Neuroscience Complex at Mission Bernal and Sutter Health's ongoing commitment to healthcare excellence, please visit About Sutter Health Sutter Health is a not-for-profit health care system dedicated to providing comprehensive care throughout California. Committed to community partnerships and innovative, high-quality patient care, Sutter Health is pursuing a bold new plan to reach more people and make excellent health care more connected and accessible. Sutter Health currently serves nearly 3.5 million patients, thanks to a dedicated team of more than 57,000 employees and clinicians and 12,000+ affiliated physicians, with a unified focus on expanding care to serve more patients. Sutter delivers exceptional and affordable care through its hospitals, medical groups, ambulatory surgery centers, urgent care clinics, telehealth, home health, and hospice services. Dedicated to transforming health care, at Sutter Health, getting better never stops. Learn more about how Sutter Health is transforming health care at and Attachments Artist rendering: Sutter Advanced Neuroscience Complex in San Francisco Groundbreaking for Sutter Advanced Neuroscience Complex in San Francisco CONTACT: Ashley Boarman Sutter Health 443-248-4532 boarmaa@ in to access your portfolio
Yahoo
19-05-2025
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Sutter Health Awarded Proposition 1 Funding to Expand Behavioral Health Services Across Northern California
Funding supports the expansion of mental health infrastructure at Sutter Coast Hospital and Sutter Center for Psychiatry, increasing access to care for underserved communities Northern California, May 19, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Building upon its commitment to expanding access to timely, high-quality mental health care, not-for-profit Sutter Health today announced it has been awarded $23 million through California's Proposition 1 Bond Behavioral Health Continuum Infrastructure Program (Bond BHCIP) Round 1: Launch Ready initiative. The funding, announced by Governor Gavin Newsom, is part of a historic $3.3 billion investment in behavioral health infrastructure, supporting 124 projects statewide. Sutter's Bond BHCIP grant funding will support two major mental health infrastructure projects: the expansion of Sutter Center for Psychiatry in Sacramento County and the construction of a new Emergency Psychiatric Assessment, Treatment, and Healing (EmPATH) unit at Sutter Coast Hospital in Del Norte County. These projects are part of a larger effort by Sutter to expand inpatient and outpatient mental health capacity, strengthen care coordination, and improve access for underserved communities. In addition to Bond BHCIP funding, Sutter is investing $27.6 million of its own capital to expand Partial Hospitalization Programs (PHP), Intensive Outpatient Programs (IOP), and other behavioral health services across Northern California. 'At Sutter Health, we are focused on expanding access to innovative, high-quality care in every community we serve,' said Warner Thomas, Sutter Health president and CEO. 'Bond BHCIP funding supports our mission by helping us strengthen mental health infrastructure and bringing timelier, coordinated behavioral health services to people who need them most. This investment aligns with our commitment to expanding mental health access and meeting the growing needs of patients and families across Northern California.' Why It Matters Treatment gaps persist – Nearly one in seven California adults experiences a mental health illness, yet roughly two-thirds of those individuals do not receive the needed care, according to a 2022 report by the California Health Care Foundation. Severe bed shortage – California has just 19.5 acute psychiatric beds per 100,000 adults, far below the 50 beds per 100,000 estimated to meet the statewide need. Proven crisis-care model – EmPATH units like the one at Sutter Coast Hospital have been shown to cut Emergency Department psychiatric wait times from 10 hours to 2 hours – an 80% reduction in boarding time. 'Bond BHCIP funding and Sutter's investments allows us to better meet patients at one of the most vulnerable moments in their health journey, with services designed to stabilize, support, and guide them to the next step in care,' said Matt White, M.D., Chair of Sutter Health's Behavioral Health Service Line. 'It allows us to expand critical programs and facilities so more people in crisis can get timely, appropriate treatment without unnecessary delays.' Sutter has a long-standing foundation in mental health care, with five inpatient centers and eight outpatient programs across Northern California. Expanding Behavioral Health Services Across Key Regions The two Sutter Health projects that were awarded Proposition 1 funding will increase access to behavioral health care for individuals and families, particularly in underserved communities. 1. Sacramento County Sutter Center for Psychiatry (SCP): Funding supports the addition of a 13-bed inpatient psychiatric unit, increasing SCP's total capacity to 84 beds. This expansion helps address Northern California's shortage of inpatient beds, improves transitions in care, and enhances support for patients with thought disorders, mood disorders, substance use disorders, and co-occurring conditions – with a focus on people from underserved populations. 2. Del Norte County Sutter Coast Hospital: Funding offsets construction costs for a new 3,000-square-foot EmPATH unit already under construction. This facility is designed to provide immediate care for individuals in acute psychiatric crisis, reduce the strain on emergency departments, and create a more calming, patient-centered care environment. The EmPATH model has been nationally recognized for reducing wait times and improving outcomes. 'Bond BHCIP represents a critical step forward in California's commitment to behavioral health care, and Sutter Health is proud to align with the state's vision for expanding access and strengthening services across the region,' said Grace Davis, senior vice president and Sutter Health's chief external affairs officer. 'By supporting initiatives like Bond BHCIP, we can continue to enhance care for underserved communities and create lasting, positive change for those in need.' Larger Strategy to Expand Access to Mental Health Services These new investments will help open more than 10,000 patient visits annually. Beyond these two projects receiving Bond BHCIP funding, Sutter is investing in projects, tools, and partnerships as part of an ongoing effort to expand access to mental health care and strengthen behavioral health services in 2025 and beyond. This includes a broader outpatient (ambulatory) expansion strategy using a Collaborative Care Model to bring mental health specialists into primary care clinics, making it easier for people to get timely support. A new partnership with Concert Health is helping grow this model, especially in rural areas. Bay Area In the East Bay, Sutter is investing $14 million to establish its first outpatient specialty behavioral health clinic and to expand existing PHP and IOP programs at Sutter's Alta Bates Summit Medical Center. The clinic is planned for the 5th floor of Alta Bates Summit's Herrick Campus located at 2001 Dwight Way in Berkeley. The new clinic will have more than 7,000 square feet of dedicated space, including three group therapy rooms and eight outpatient clinic offices. The expansion will allow for an estimated 6,000 additional patient visits annually. In San Francisco, Sutter is investing $13.6 million to open a new outpatient mental health clinic and PHP/IOP program next to California Pacific Medical Center's (CPMC) Psychiatric Residency Program. Located at 601 Duboce Avenue on CPMC's Davies Campus, the 8,533-square-foot space will include two PHP/IOP group rooms and four outpatient clinic offices, growing capacity for an estimated 4,300 more patient visits annually. Central Valley Sutter has expanded behavioral health services in California's Central Valley, specifically in Lodi, Turlock, and Modesto, providing more opportunities for people to get care closer to home. In Lodi, new services were added in January at 311 South Ham Lane, offering integrated care to address both physical and mental health needs. That same month, a new location opened in Turlock at 1000 Delbon Avenue, expanding access to psychiatry services and therapy. In Modesto, behavioral health professionals and family medicine doctors now work together in a reimagined space at 600 Coffee Road, providing a comprehensive approach to physical and mental health services in one place. Sutter plans on making additional investments to grow behavioral health access in the region. Impact By the Numbers Sutter's emergency psychiatric response programs are also helping reduce the strain of patients experiencing psychiatric emergencies on the 21 Sutter emergency departments across Northern California. Since 2024, these efforts have led to a 4.1% overall reduction in emergency room wait times, including a 10.1% decrease for patients needing inpatient psychiatric care—allowing clinicians to prioritize people with the most urgent medical and mental health needs. Sutter is adding more clinicians to both expand behavioral health services and provide more timely access to mental health and addiction care. Last year, Sutter grew its behavioral health team by 41.5%, adding 49 clinicians for a total of 167 providers, including psychiatrists, therapists, psychologists, and psychiatric advanced practice clinicians. For more information on Sutter Health's behavioral health services, click here. About Sutter Health Sutter Health is a not-for-profit health care system dedicated to providing comprehensive care throughout California. Committed to community partnerships and innovative, high-quality patient care, Sutter Health is pursuing a bold new plan to reach more people and make excellent health care more connected and accessible. Sutter Health currently serves nearly 3.5 million patients, thanks to a dedicated team of more than 57,000 employees and clinicians and 12,000+ affiliated physicians, with a unified focus on expanding care to serve more patients. Sutter delivers exceptional and affordable care through its hospitals, medical groups, ambulatory surgery centers, urgent care clinics, telehealth, home health, and hospice services. Dedicated to transforming health care, at Sutter Health, getting better never stops. Learn more about how Sutter Health is transforming health care at and About BHCIP BHCIP is administered by the California Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) and supports the development of new or expanded behavioral health facilities across the state. Through BHCIP, DHCS has competitively awarded grants to construct, acquire, and expand properties and invest in mobile crisis infrastructure for behavioral health. Proposition 1, passed in March 2024, increases funding opportunities to expand BHCIP to serve even more Californians with mental health and substance use disorders through infrastructure development. For information on Bond BHCIP, visit the BHCIP webpage. CONTACT: Ashley Boarman Sutter Health 1 (800) 428-7377
Business Journals
28-04-2025
- Business
- Business Journals
Sutter Health settles class-action lawsuit for $228.5 million
THE REMAINDER OF THIS ARTICLE IS FOR PREMIUM MEMBERS Sutter Health will pay $228.5 million to settle a long-running antitrust lawsuit alleging its contracting practices drove up health care premiums for millions of Californians. Sutter Health has agreed to pay $228.5 million to settle a long-running federal class-action lawsuit that accused the health system of anticompetitive contracting practices that raised health insurance premiums for millions across the state. The lawsuit, first filed in 2012, accused Sutter Health of forcing insurers into "all-or-nothing" contracts that required them to include all of Sutter's hospitals and clinics in their networks, even if only a few were needed. Plaintiffs alleged the practice shut out cheaper alternatives and led to more than $400 million in overcharges for patients and businesses, according to the settlement agreement filed Friday in U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California. The certified class of plaintiffs includes more than 3 million Californians who paid premiums to Aetna Inc., Anthem Blue Cross, Blue Shield of California, Health Net or UnitedHealthcare between 2011 and 2021. If the court grants final approval, eligible class members will receive a share of the $228.5 million settlement fund. GET TO KNOW YOUR CITY Find Local Events Near You Connect with a community of local professionals. Explore All Events In a joint statement issued with plaintiffs' counsel Constantine Cannon LLP, Sutter said it denied any wrongdoing but agreed to the settlement to avoid the burden, distraction, and expense of continued litigation. 'Today, under our new leadership, Sutter is staying focused on our mission: strengthening our coordinated care continuum and improving access to comprehensive, personalized and compassionate care across the region,' the system said. Sutter Health named Warner Thomas as its new CEO in November 2022. The case, known as Sidibe v. Sutter Health, had a complicated path. A jury initially ruled in favor of Sutter following a 2022 trial. But the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals overturned that decision last year, finding that critical evidence about Sutter's contracting history was improperly excluded at trial. A retrial was scheduled to begin this March before the settlement was finalized. The $228.5 million settlement represents about 53% of the estimated damages, slightly higher than the 48% recovery awarded in a 2019 case where Sutter agreed to pay $575 million to resolve similar accusations brought by the California Attorney General, according to the settlement agreement. In that earlier case, the settlement also included a series of court-ordered reforms that remain in effect today, banning 'all-or-nothing' requirements and requiring greater transparency around Sutter's pricing and contract terms. The joint statement from the parties emphasized that the settlement resolves 'strongly disputed claims' spanning conduct from the late 1990s to 2020. The settlement agreement noted there was no admission of liability by Sutter. Constantine Cannon called the deal a 'hard-fought outcome' that concluded nearly 13 years of litigation. According to the joint statement, the settlement still requires final approval by the court. A hearing date has not yet been scheduled. Sutter Health operates 24 hospitals and numerous clinics across Northern California. It is the largest private company based in the Sacramento region, where it is based, and the region's second-largest private employer, after another health system, Kaiser Permanente. In San Francisco, Sutter Health has a significant presence primarily through its California Pacific Medical Center network, which operates three acute care campuses in the city: Van Ness, Davies and Mission Bernal. Sutter Health also has several other locations in San Francisco, including outpatient centers, medical office buildings and care centers. Bay Area Hospital Construction Projects Construction cost Rank Prior Rank Name 1 1 UCSF Health Helen Diller Hospital 2 2 UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital 3 3 Stanford Medicine, Sutter Health Cancer Center View this list
