Cardiology Center Joins BSA Health System
The Cardiology Center of Amarillo became part of BSA Health System as of November 1, 2026.
Updated on Nov. 4, 2026 in Healthcare
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The Cardiology Center of Amarillo has joined the BSA Health System, effective November 1, 2026. Patients will continue to receive care from the same physicians and staff following the partnership.
Why it matters
The partnership is expected to strengthen access to high-quality cardiovascular care across Amarillo and the Texas Panhandle. It is also intended to enhance care coordination and expand access to specialty services for patients.
The Cardiology Center of Amarillo, founded in 2003, joins BSA Health System effective November 1, 2026. The announcement does not detail operational or financial terms of the partnership.
The players
BSA Health System
BSA Health System is a healthcare system based in Amarillo, Texas, serving the Texas Panhandle.
Cardiology Center of Amarillo
The Cardiology Center of Amarillo is a cardiology practice in Amarillo, Texas, founded in 2003.
Dr. Monte Slatton
Dr. Monte Slatton is a cardiologist and co-founder and co-managing partner of the Cardiology Center of Amarillo.
Michael A. Cruz
Michael A. Cruz is the chief executive officer of BSA Health System.
The details
The Cardiology Center of Amarillo joined BSA Health System as a partnership between the two organizations. Patients continue to receive care from the same physicians and staff after the partnership took effect.
Timeline
2003: Cardiology Center of Amarillo founded.
November 1, 2026: Cardiology Center of Amarillo joins BSA Health System.
Market Landscape
The affiliation places an established Amarillo cardiology practice inside BSA Health System's regional network, consolidating specialty heart care within a single system. It reflects a broader pattern of independent specialty practices joining larger health systems in the Texas Panhandle.
Patients of the Cardiology Center of Amarillo keep the same physicians and staff after the partnership. Any future changes to services or access will depend on how the combined organizations implement the affiliation.
The takeaway
Patients seeking cardiology care in Amarillo can expect continuity with existing physicians while the practice operates within a larger health system. Watching for announcements about expanded specialty services may help residents understand how the partnership changes local access.
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Source note: This article includes information reported by NBC4 - Amarillo.
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