Logan University Health Centers and Arete Healthcare Partner to Expand Patient Access and Modernize Clinical Care
Logan University Health Centers has announced a strategic partnership with Arete Healthcare aimed at expanding access to healthcare, improving clinical operations, and creating stronger connections among healthcare providers. The collaboration represents a significant step in the continued development of Logan University Health Centers as the organization works to combine high-quality patient care with modern technology and enhanced clinical education.
As part of the agreement, Logan University Health Centers plans to implement a new electronic health record (EHR) and practice management system. The technology is expected to modernize a range of administrative and clinical processes, helping patients, clinicians, staff, and student clinicians interact with the Health Centers more efficiently.
The partnership will also connect Logan University Health Centers to Arete’s clinically integrated network (CIN), providing access to shared technology, clinical resources, and a broader community of healthcare professionals. Through this network, Logan expects to strengthen collaboration and coordination across healthcare settings while giving its clinical teams and students greater exposure to the systems and relationships that are increasingly important in modern healthcare delivery.
The transition is scheduled to take effect in January 2027. One of the most important changes for patients will be the Health Centers’ ability to accept insurance. By introducing insurance-based payment options, Logan University Health Centers expects to make its services accessible to a broader segment of the community.
For patients, the combination of insurance acceptance and updated technology could make several aspects of receiving care more convenient. New digital and administrative capabilities are expected to streamline scheduling, check-in, communication, and other interactions with the Health Centers. At the same time, clinicians and staff should benefit from improved workflows and fewer manual administrative tasks.
Kyle Prusso, DC, director of clinics at Logan University Health Centers, described the partnership as an investment in both the organization’s future and the patients it serves. He emphasized that accepting insurance could remove an important barrier for individuals seeking care while the new technology is expected to simplify the overall patient experience.
The modernization effort is not limited to administrative improvements. Logan University Health Centers also expects the partnership to have a meaningful impact on its educational mission, particularly for students enrolled in the university’s Doctor of Chiropractic program.
Strengthening Clinical Education Through Real-World Experience
Logan University has long combined academic instruction with hands-on clinical experience. The partnership with Arete is expected to further strengthen that model by giving student clinicians greater familiarity with the technology and operational practices used in contemporary healthcare environments.
Through the new EHR and practice management platform, students will have an opportunity to learn how digital health records are incorporated into clinical workflows. They will also gain greater exposure to areas of healthcare practice that extend beyond direct patient care, including administrative processes, practice management, care coordination, and the business considerations involved in operating a modern healthcare practice.
This type of experience can be particularly valuable for students preparing to establish their own practices after graduation. Understanding how clinical care interacts with insurance, technology, documentation, scheduling, and operational management can help future chiropractors enter professional practice with a broader understanding of the healthcare environment.
The relationship with Arete is also expected to create opportunities for internships, research initiatives, and collaboration with healthcare providers throughout the country. By connecting Logan students with a broader provider network, the partnership could provide additional opportunities for professional development and exposure to different models of healthcare delivery.
The collaboration may also extend beyond students currently enrolled at Logan. Alumni could potentially remain connected to Arete’s network and shared resources as they establish or expand their professional practices. This creates the possibility of a continuing relationship between Logan graduates and the broader healthcare ecosystem supported by the partnership.
According to Prusso, the Health Centers serve a dual purpose: providing care to the local community while helping prepare the next generation of healthcare professionals. The transition to new technology and broader network participation is intended to reinforce both responsibilities.
By allowing students to gain experience with contemporary healthcare infrastructure while maintaining the Health Centers’ focus on patient care, Logan believes the partnership can strengthen its educational and clinical missions simultaneously.
Expanding Access While Preserving Patient-Centered Care
A central component of the initiative is the goal of improving access to Logan University Health Centers. The planned acceptance of insurance beginning in January 2027 is expected to make care available to more patients who may have previously faced financial or administrative barriers.
Insurance participation can also help integrate chiropractic services more effectively into patients’ broader healthcare experiences. As healthcare becomes increasingly collaborative, patients often interact with multiple providers and systems. A modern EHR and participation in a clinically integrated network can help support communication and coordination among healthcare professionals.
At the same time, Logan University Health Centers has emphasized that modernization will not change its fundamental approach to patient care. Although technology, administrative systems, and payment processes will evolve, patients will continue to receive care from Logan’s clinical teams with an emphasis on quality, education, personalized service, and positive health outcomes.
The organization views the technology transition as a way to support its existing care model rather than replace the personal relationships that are central to clinical practice.
For patients, improvements such as easier scheduling, more efficient check-in procedures, and better communication can reduce friction throughout the healthcare journey. For providers and staff, streamlined workflows can allow more time and attention to be directed toward patients instead of repetitive administrative responsibilities.
Arete’s Broader Network Strategy
Arete Healthcare sees the partnership as an opportunity to connect academic healthcare, clinical practice, and network infrastructure in a way that can benefit both current providers and future healthcare professionals.
Dave Elton, co-founder and CEO of Arete Networks, said the partnership addresses a structural challenge facing the next generation of chiropractors: the need to balance professional independence with access to the infrastructure and resources associated with larger healthcare networks.
According to Elton, placing Logan University at the center of Arete’s Clinically Integrated Network and Practice-Based Research Network can strengthen governance, quality initiatives, and the reach of resources available to participating practices. He also highlighted the potential long-term benefits of having Logan alumni remain within the same network after graduation.
A connected alumni and provider community could potentially create a cycle in which graduates contribute to the network while future students benefit from expanded training, internship, research, and professional placement opportunities.
The partnership therefore extends beyond the implementation of an EHR or practice management system. It is designed to establish a more connected ecosystem linking education, clinical care, technology, research, and professional development.
Looking Ahead to 2027
The planned January 2027 transition marks an important milestone for Logan University Health Centers. The implementation of new technology, acceptance of insurance, and integration with Arete’s broader clinical network are expected to reshape how the Health Centers manage patient care and clinical operations.
For patients, the changes are intended to provide greater access and a more convenient healthcare experience. For clinicians and staff, modern systems are expected to improve efficiency and reduce administrative burdens. For students, the partnership offers additional opportunities to gain practical knowledge of healthcare technology, practice management, research, and professional collaboration.
At the same time, Logan intends to preserve the personalized approach that has characterized its clinical mission. The organization’s commitment to patient-centered care, clinical education, and positive health outcomes will remain at the core of its operations.
Ultimately, the partnership between Logan University Health Centers and Arete Healthcare reflects a broader shift toward connected healthcare models that combine technology, clinical collaboration, education, and improved access. By bringing these elements together, the organizations aim to create benefits that extend from today’s patients to the future generation of healthcare providers.
As the January 2027 implementation approaches, Logan University Health Centers will enter a new phase of its development—one that seeks to modernize the patient experience while strengthening clinical education and building deeper relationships across the healthcare community.
About Logan University
Logan University has been dedicated to advancing health through education since 1935. Our consistently top-ranked health sciences programs combine hands-on training, immersive learning, and world-class faculty to prepare graduates for fulfilling careers in health care.
With state-of-the-art facilities, cutting-edge technologies and post-graduate support, Logan delivers a modern, comprehensive educational experience through 10 academic programs that empower graduates to make a difference in the health and performance of those they serve. Logan is located on a picturesque 112-acre campus in Chesterfield, Missouri—a thriving suburb of St. Louis. Discover more at logan.edu.
About Arete Healthcare
Arete Healthcare is a national, clinician-led musculoskeletal Clinically Integrated Network (CIN) and Management Services Organization (MSO) built to support independent healthcare practices. Arete brings together providers across chiropractic, physical therapy, acupuncture, massage therapy, and other musculoskeletal specialties through shared infrastructure, technology, data, and clinical collaboration.
By combining the scale and resources of a larger network with the autonomy of independent practice, Arete works to advance coordinated, outcomes-informed care while helping independent providers remain sustainable and competitive in a changing healthcare environment. For more information, visit Arete Healthcare.