# National Firm Takes Over Local Hospitalist Staffing | Fresno News

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Published: 2026-07-17T13:15:48+00:00
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Community Health System, the Central Valley’s largest healthcare provider, is partnering with national staffing giant Sound Physicians to manage hospitalist services starting September 1st — a move that could impact up to 120 local doctors. While not the first time they’ve outsourced, this decision followed internal RFPs and was driven by Sound’s strong clinical data and proven track record. The deal has stirred controversy, with some calling it a “massive healthcare private equity takeover,” echoing similar moves like Saint Agnes’ partnership with Vituity — which even sparked a lawsuit. Sound Physicians, now owned by private equity since 2018, boasts 4,000+ providers across 45 states and is hiring hospitalists at top-tier salaries ($315K–$420K). This trend is spreading across the region, reshaping local healthcare staffing as hospitals increasingly turn to national firms for inpatient care — including OB/GYN services. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/ca5e74d161e197c5

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