HealthTexas Provider Network

Baylor Scott & White HeathTexas Provider Network (HTPN) is the employed physician group of Baylor Scott & White Health (BSWH) in North Texas. Since 1994, our network of primary care and specialty physicians along with our advanced practice professionals (APPs) share a commitment to excellence making it easy for patients to schedule, receive and coordinate care where and when they need. HTPN is affiliated with BSWH, a faith-based nationally acclaimed network of acute care hospitals and related health care entities providing quality patient care, medical education, medical research and other community services to the residents of North and Central Texas. As the largest not-for-profit health care system in Texas, and one of the largest in the United States, BSWH was born from the 2013 combination of Baylor Health Care System and Scott & White Healthcare. Today, BSWH has over 1,300 patient access points including 53 hospitals, 600+ specialty care clinics, 250+ outpatient clinics, 150+ primary care clinics, 29 pharmacies, 30+ ambulatory surgery centers, 60+ urgent care clinics, and over 7,300 active physicians. The system also includes a state certified health maintenance organization, the Scott and White Health Plan and the Baylor Scott & White Quality Alliance accountable care organization both covering approximately 1,200,000 lives.During the year, HTPN employed nearly 1,400+ physicians and more than 665 APP's providing primary and specialty health care services at more than 440+ locations throughout the community. HTPN is comprised of 83 primary care sites including nine urgent care, 208 specialty care sites, 104 specialty satellite care sites including 7 liver disease outreach centers, one kidney outreach center, 10 hospitalists programs, a family practice residency program and a multi-specialty residency program.In addition to providing access to primary care, HTPN has more than 60 specialty services to meet the health care needs of the community that include bariatric surgery, cardiovascular care, cardio-oncology, critical care, dermatology, endocrinology, gastroenterology, general surgery, geriatrics, gynecology, headache, hepatology, infectious disease, neurology, neuro-oncology, ophthalmology, neurosurgery, obstetrics, oncology, otolaryngology, orthopedics, orthopedic trauma, pulmonology, psychology, psychiatry, rheumatology, thoracic surgery, transplant services, urogynecology, urology, reconstructive urology and vascular surgery. HTPN had more than 5.1 million patient encounters during the year.HTPN is committed to offering access to quality health care including providing free or discounted health care to the indigent, the underserved population and persons covered by government sponsored indigent health care and other government sponsored programs. During the fiscal year HTPN provided free or discounted care with an estimated reimbursed cost of more than $20.9 million to indigent patients qualifying under the financial assistance policy.Also, as part of its mission and charitable purpose, HTPN develops, implements and operates innovative strategies and programs that create access to health services, provides equitable care and improves health outcomes for the indigent and the medically underserved population. These activities include wellness programs, community education programs, special programs for the elderly, handicapped and medically underserved and a variety of broad community support activities. Several of these programs are outlined below.The Volunteers-in-Medicine (VIM) program serves as HTPN's flagship community benefit initiative, mobilizing physicians and staff to extend compassionate care beyond traditional clinical settings. Since 1998, VIM has created meaningful pathways for volunteerismboth locally and globallyempowering providers and team members to donate their time, expertise, and financial resources to improve health outcomes for medically underserved populations.In FY25 alone, VIM contributed $16,850 in direct financial support to local and international nonprofit organizations serving vulnerable communities.Local Impact:VIM strengthened access to care across North Texas by supporting the Baylor Scott & White Community Care Clinics to procure essential diabetes test strips, ensuring patients have the supplies necessary to safely monitor and manage their condition. Support was also provided to community-based clinics including Julia's Center for Healthcare, expanding access to primary and specialty care for uninsured and underinsured patients. VIM provided support for participation in the Adaptive Sports Center Crested Butte Program, a therapeutic outdoor initiative designed to improve functional ability and overall quality of life for individuals with disabilities.Global Impact:Internationally, VIM provided support to Predisan Health Ministries to facilitate critical medical relief efforts in remote communities throughout Honduras. These missions not only addressed urgent healthcare needs but also strengthened cultural competency, clinical adaptability, and long-term partnerships in resource-limited settings.Through sustained financial contributions and hands-on service, VIM advances health equity, expands access to essential medical services, and reinforces HTPN's commitment to improving the health and well-being of vulnerable populations locally and worldwide.Since 2001, HTPN has operated a group of charitable clinics known as the Baylor Community Care network. Baylor Community Care clinics are designed to provide primary care access to uninsured and underserved populations served by Baylor Scott & White Health, many following discharge from Baylor Scott & White hospitals. The Baylor Community Care strategy aims to reduce avoidable hospital utilization and costs by providing patients with comprehensive primary care services, chronic disease education, and community-based care coordination. During the fiscal year, the Baylor Community Care consisted of seven primary care sites providing a medical home for approximately 14,937 patients with a total of 104,831 patient visits. Baylor Community Care network continues to provide innovative services to our uninsured and underinsured population that include, Behavioral Health, Medication Management, Chronic Disease Management, and Specialty Care access.Another unique component of the Baylor Community Care network is the home visit program, a program designed to provide home-based primary care and social support services to underserved patients with complex medical and social needs. Utilizing a multidisciplinary team of physicians, nurse practitioners, social workers, and community health workers, the home visit program is able to assist home-bound patients and their families following discharge from Baylor Scott & White hospitals or on a referral basis from a physician.