UnityPoint Clinic and Grand River Medical Group Announce New Partnership

Grand River Medical Group (GRMG) and UnityPoint Clinic, UnityPoint Health’s multi-specialty medical group, have announced plans to integrate, with GRMG physicians, advanced practice providers and team members becoming part of UnityPoint Clinic. This transition is expected to take 4-6 months, pending due diligence.

UnityPoint Health will work collaboratively with GRMG to offer employment to physicians, advanced practice providers and team members.

Patients will continue to receive the same exceptional care, from the same providers and care team members, they know and trust. As GRMG becomes a part of UnityPoint Clinic, patients will benefit from:

• Expertise of a nationally recognized health system that serves Iowa, Illinois and Wisconsin.
• Close affiliation with UnityPoint Health – Finley Hospital and the Dubuque Visiting Nurse Association.
• Access to UnityPoint Clinic’s MyUnityPoint patient portal, for easy scheduling, prescription renewal and communicating with providers.

“Grand River Medical Group is proud of our legacy of caring for patient in the Tri-State area, in partnership with Finley Hospital and other healthcare entities,” said Dr. Ron Iverson, President and Medical Director, Grand River Medical Group. “This new relationship with UnityPoint Health will strengthen our collective ability to care for our shared patients for many years to come in both the hospital and clinic.”

“UnityPoint Health has a great deal of respect for the long tradition of care Grand River Medical Group has provided to their patients and to Finley Hospital, “said Jennifer Havens, President, UnityPoint Health – Finley Hospital. “We are excited to have Grand River Medical Group join the UnityPoint Health team as a part of UnityPoint Clinic.”

“As the healthcare industry continues to evolve and change, it is increasingly important for organizations and systems to collaborate and partner in order to continue to provide high-quality affordable health care.” said Dr. Trish Newland, President, UnityPoint Clinic. “The Dubuque community is fortunate to have the medical expertise of the Grand River Medical Group physicians, advanced practice providers, and care team.”