proud to be
Physician Owned,
Physician Led
Serving independent providers since 1996
Top-tier performance: Ranked #5 out of 34 organizations for Advanced Primary Care Designation
Driving greater financial performance: Achieving 5% more VBR opportunity than the typical physician organization
Outperforming Peers: Ranked in the top third of all POs across key metrics – transformation, cost efficiency, utilization, and efficiency
Trust | Teamwork | Innovation
United Physicians (UP) is one of Michigan’s largest independent physician organizations, representing over 1,600 physicians with medical staff privileges at hospitals throughout Southeast Michigan. UP’s mission is to deliver a healthcare system of excellence to its community through a coordinated, efficient and integrated network of physicians.
Benefits At-A-Glance
Maximize Revenue
We support our practices from contract negotiation to incentive performance, to operational execution.
Representation & Advocacy
We provide network-Level Representation of Independent Physicians in a changing health care environment.
Operational Support
We create a stronger, more predictable operational environment that enables practices to focus on patient care, performance, and long-term sustainability.
Our Network
Our network of fully independent physicians is dedicated to delivering coordinated, high-quality care across Southeast Michigan. Through strong physician collaboration and health plan alignment, we drive better outcomes, efficiency, and patient experience.
- 1,600+ Physicians Strong from over 600 Different Practices– A growing network of fully independent providers committed to high-quality, patient-centered care
- Balanced Care Delivery Model – Comprised of 400 primary care physicians and 1,200 specialists, supporting comprehensive patient care and physician collaboration
- Expertise Across 80 Specialties – Broad clinical depth allowing for better PCP to Specialist relationships
- Expansive Geographic Reach – Serving patients across Oakland, Macomb, and Wayne counties in over 85 communities throughout Southeast Michigan
- Over 295,000 Total Patients Managed – Delivering coordinated care at scale while preserving the independence of each physician
