About Us

The Physician Network is a physician-led ministry dedicated to improving patient outcomes by enabling its providers to focus entirely on what they do best -- practicing their specialties and providing superior health care services Other Network professionals work alongside the providers to handle the business, staffing and financial aspects of the practice. The end result: An extraordinary, collaborative network of community-based providers with all the benefits of a private practice -- and all the resources, support and efficiencies of a first-rate health system.

Hospital Affiliations

The Physician Network comprises more than 50 primary and specialty care practice sites throughout Nebraska and is a wholly owned subsidiary corporation of Catholic Health Initiatives, the nation's second-largest Catholic health system. The Physician Network is affiliated with these hospitals:

• CHI Health Nebraska Heart and Nebraska Heart Institute (Lincoln)
• CHI Health St. Elizabeth (Lincoln)
• CHI Health St. Francis (Grand Island)
• CHI Health Good Samaritan (Kearney)
• CHI Health St. Mary's (Nebraska City)

Mission

The mission of The Physician Network is to nurture the healing ministry of the Church by bringing it new life, energy and viability in the 21st century. Fidelity to the Gospel urges us to emphasize human dignity and social justice as we move toward the creation of healthier communities.