Kenneth McFarland

Part of Tenet Healthcare Corp., VHS of Huntington Beach, Inc. is a general medical and surgical hospital. The company is based in Huntington Beach, CA.

Part of QPharma, Inc., Emergent Medical Associates is a leading provider of emergency care and episodic care management services to patients, communities, provider groups, and hospitals throughout the western United States. The company is based in Manhattan Beach, CA. The company's hospital clients include 20+ sites and care for over 900,000 patients annually. Emergent Medical Associates is widely recognized for clinical excellence, quality service, turn-around ED operations, and sustained improvement in patient satisfaction. Founded in 1991 by Irv Edwards, James B. Edwards has been the CEO of the company since 1996. Emergent Medical Associates was acquired by Sela2, Inc. on May 12, 1999.

Part of Medical Properties Trust, Inc., Sherman Oaks Hospital operates a 153-bed hospital and medical office building. Sherman Oaks Hospital is based in Sherman Oaks, CA. Sherman Oaks Hospital was acquired by Medical Properties Trust, Inc. on January 03, 2006 for $25 million.

Valley Presbyterian Hospital provides acute health care services. The firm operates as a certified stroke center providing immediate access to specialized neurologist via RP-Lite telemedicine technology. It offers specialized pediatric teams, including pediatric surgeons, and anesthesiologists. The company was founded in 1958 and is headquartered in Van Nuys, CA.

The American College of Emergency Physicians operates a professional organization for emergency medicine physicians. The non-profit company is based in Irving, TX.