Carson Valley Health Aligns with Barton Health
South Lake Tahoe, CA and Carson Valley, NV (Jan. 22, 2026) – Barton Health has announced it is now the sole governing member for Carson Valley Health.
For the past 25 years, Barton Health and Renown Health have jointly governed Carson Valley Health under a dual membership structure, and both have long held a shared interest in ensuring that Carson Valley Health remains a robust and valuable choice for healthcare in the Carson Valley. Effective January 21, Barton and Renown agreed that Barton will be the sole member going forward.
“Barton has been involved with Carson Valley Health since its founding in 1993,” said Dr. Clint Purvance, Barton President and CEO. “We understand its history and the significant role it plays in healthcare delivery. This next step reflects a shared desire to move ahead in a way that continues to ensure high-quality, accessible health care is available to all patients in the region.”
“We look forward to more closely aligning with the Barton Health family,” said Jeff Prater, CEO, Carson Valley Health. “This decision builds on years of collaboration and represents a natural next step in advancing Carson Valley Health’s legacy of community care.”
Barton Health and Carson Valley Health will remain separate entities, and Carson Valley Health will continue providing care as it does today, with no immediate changes expected to staffing or services. In the months ahead, both organizations will work together to explore opportunities and share best practices with the goal of meeting the community’s healthcare needs.
Frequently Asked Questions
Will my doctor or care team change?
Patient care will not change, and patients should expect their care to be the same as it is now. Over time, we will assess if there are opportunities to improve care and access through shared service lines (ex: catheter lab, plastic & reconstructive surgery, OB/GYN, orthopedics, and other specialty services). The long-term goal is to provide access to high quality care close to home for the region.
Why is there a change in the governing board structure?
Having a single leadership/ membership structure will make it easier to plan for the future in a way that improves the care of patients.
Who will lead this effort?
Barton Health and Carson Valley Health remain separate entities. Barton is led by Dr. Clint Purvance. Carson Valley Health is led by Jeff Prater.
Will there be job losses?
Barton’s leadership will focus on listening and learning with the Carson Valley Health team. Together we will develop a strategic plan to align our health systems in providing high-quality compassionate care to patients in our communities. At this point we don’t yet know if there will be any workforce changes, but future decisions will prioritize patient care and services.
How did Barton finance this transaction?
Barton used cash reserves as well as loans to fund this transaction.
What does this mean for Barton’s replacement hospital project?
The project will still move forward. It is currently in the approval process.
