History

Physicians Network Association (PNA), located in Lubbock, Texas, was founded in 1991. It is a physician-owned organization. We currently provide health services to over 17,000 inmates in 24 facilities in three Southwest states. Over 6,000 inmates in Federal Bureau of Prisons and United States Marshals Service custody, 7,000 inmates in state prisons in Arizona, Texas, and New Mexico are in our care. PNA's experience includes all levels of custody, dentention, commitment, and community corrections, male and female adults and juveniles. We are especially experienced in special needs populations, including the mentally, chronically, or terminally ill.

Our corporate executive team is comprised of experts from a variety of medical and hospital specialties with a combined 170 years of experience. PNA has achieved initial American Correctional Association (ACA) or National Commission on Correctoinal Healthcare (NCCHC) accreditation (all types) in the majority of our facilities and was one of the first private healthcare providers to achieve Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO) accreditation at a Federal Bureau of Prisions institution.

Physicians Network Association is fiscally sound, with a reputation for prompt payment to vendors, suppliers, and employees. Our employees enjoy premium working conditions, benefits and advancement opportunities, and are active team members: their expertise and dedication are the foundation of our reputation for excellence.

Mission Statement

Physicians Network Association is committed to the provision of high quality health care through prudent and educated business practices. We will continue to maintain our outstanding reputation and position as an industry leader. We are comitted to excellent service to our clients and their inmates. We treat every individual we encounter with compassion and respect.

Vision Statement

Physicians Network Association will maintain our outstading reputation for responsive, appropriate health care, and will continue to grow, while maintaining our position as an innovative and responsive leader in Correctional Health Care.