Bryan N. Batson, MD, Shares Growth and Health Care Insights at ADP Accelerate Luncheon
Hattiesburg Clinic co-sponsored the Area Development Partnership (ADP) Accelerate Luncheon alongside Forrest Health. This monthly event brings together community leaders, professionals and innovators to share updates and explore developments shaping the future of business and health care in the region.
Held on Friday, May 1, 2026, at Southern Oaks Venue and Catering in Hattiesburg, this month’s program featured Bryan N. Batson, MD, chief executive officer of Hattiesburg Clinic, and Jeff Cook, chief executive officer of Forrest Health, who each provided updates on organizational priorities and the evolving health care landscape in Mississippi.
Dr. Batson shared an overview of Hattiesburg Clinic’s continued growth, including its expanding network of physicians, advanced practice providers, specialties and locations across the region. He also highlighted recent organizational expansion and new physicians and providers joining the clinic, along with the addition of enhanced clinical services and procedures designed to expand access to care.
“Our growth reflects a continued focus on meeting the needs of the communities we serve. By expanding access, strengthening services and investing in our people, we are working to ensure patients can receive high-quality care close to home,” Dr. Batson said.
Batson also discussed key partnerships supporting the clinic’s mission, including collaborations that strengthen care delivery and improve coordination across systems. In addition, he
emphasized the importance of continued collaboration with regional partners, including Forrest Health, in supporting patient care and strengthening the overall health care infrastructure across the communities served.
The ADP Accelerate Luncheon series continues to serve as a platform for connection and dialogue, bringing together members of the business and health care communities to stay informed on issues impacting the region.
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About Hattiesburg Clinic:
Hattiesburg Clinic is Mississippi’s largest privately-owned, multispecialty clinic. Founded in 1963, Hattiesburg Clinic has expanded to include over 450 physicians and providers, along with 2,500 employees, serving patients across more than 17 counties in Mississippi. Hattiesburg Clinic is committed to being the health care provider of choice in the communities we serve.
