Referral Information

Your primary care physician is responsible for evaluating your condition or illness and determining the best course of treatment. Should you require a referral, Southcoast Care Connect can assist you in choosing the right specialist, getting an appointment and making sure your visit is authorized by your insurance.

Prior to your appointment, please be sure that any specialist you see participates in your insurance plan to avoid non-coverage of service.

Refer a Patient to Southcoast Health

Southcoast Health has a network of exceptional physicians and hospitals that are qualified to go above and beyond to meet the needs of our patients. If you would like to refer your patient to a specialist in southeastern Massachusetts or Rhode Island, we have the resources necessary for a smooth transition.

Referring to a Southcoast Physician Practice

Contact the physician practice or service location directly to learn more about referring a patient.

Referral to a Southcoast Hospital

Our bed placement coordinator facilitates placement and movement for all patients and upholds the policies and guidelines across the hospital system. The coordinator also serves as a liaison for physicians, admitting staff and care coordination teams so that the patient receives optimal care.

The transfer center facilitates:

• Patient admission
• Patient discharge
• Intra-­hospital and interfacility transfer processes

If you are a physician or staff member looking to arrange bed placement for a patient in Fall River, New Bedford, Wareham, MA, or a surrounding area, contact our transfer center, which is open 24/7:

Toll Free Phone: 1-855-­659-­9090
Phone: 508-973-­2222

Southcoast Health accepts doctor referrals for patients throughout the South Coast region.