Innovator Health

Our Mission in Rural Healthcare

At Innovator Health, we deliver Virtual Physician Services (VPS) that feel anything but virtual. We don’t offer a platform — we offer people. Our physicians become trusted members of the local care team, showing up virtually but practicing with the same warmth, clarity, and professionalism as if they were standing at the bedside.

We believe rural hospitals deserve more than transactional staffing. Our physicians are committed to your organization, providing high-quality, personal, compassionate, and timely care — wherever and whenever it’s needed.

The Rural Challenges We Solve

Innovator Health gives rural hospitals direct access to board-certified physicians across nearly all specialties — helping facilities retain more patients locally, reduce costly transfers, fill coverage gaps, and support clinical teams.

Our model addresses persistent rural challenges such as physician shortages, limited specialty access, burnout, and lack of consistent provider relationships — all with a sustainable approach that strengthens long-term care delivery.

How We Support Rural Healthcare Providers

Our physicians are more than on-call names on a screen. They are introduced by name, build familiarity with staff and patients, and integrate seamlessly into your team. Each physician is board-certified, has a minimum of 10 years of clinical experience, and a clean background. We assign a core group of physicians to your facility to ensure consistency and trust.

Innovator Health physicians:

• Use your EHR to place their own notes and orders
• Participate in your committees and clinical processes
• Allow your facility to retain billing and collections
• Require no new tech or equipment purchases

We cover recruiting, onboarding, training, equipment, and service costs — allowing you to focus on delivering care, not managing logistics.

Tailored to Rural Healthcare Needs

Our model was built with rural hospitals in mind:

• Affordable, with no upfront equipment costs and simple hourly or encounter-based pricing
• Flexible, available 24/7 or as needed
• Non-intrusive, fitting into your existing workflows
• Consistent, assigning the same physicians whenever possible to foster trust with staff and patients

Proven Rural Impact

One 25-bed IH client hospital reduced patient transfers by 48 percent within 90 days of implementation. Another retained more than $180,000 in revenue in just the first quarter after partnering with Innovator Health.

Rural Success Story

A rural hospital in southern Arkansas was forced to transfer nearly every neurology case due to lack of on-site expertise. After partnering with Innovator Health, patient transfers dropped by nearly half, treatment times improved, and staff felt supported — not stretched. What made the difference wasn’t just the coverage — it was the simplicity and consistency of care our physicians brought to the process.

What Our Clients Say

“Our patients love the service and technology much more than I ever thought they would. Patients are always praising the experience.”
— Katherine Prentice, RN, Director of Telehealth, St. Bernards Health System, Jonesboro, AR

Why Innovator Health is Different

We don’t just serve rural hospitals — we partner with them. If we help you retain more patients and deliver higher-quality care, we both grow. That’s why we offer a 30-day out clause: if you’re not completely satisfied, you can walk away at no cost.

We understand rural healthcare not just as a market, but as a mission.

Contact us!

Darren Sommer DO, MBA, MPH
Innovator Health, CEO
1200 Business Park Drive, Suite 2
Little Rock AR 72204
(800) 588-5219 ext 700
(727) 692-1697 cell