Graybill Medical Group regains independence after Palomar Health split, continues serving region and accepting new patients

After several years as part of Palomar Health Medical Group, Graybill Medical Group has regained its independence and is now operating once again as a standalone physician-owned medical group. They are accepting new patients following a months-long separation process that came on the heels of a 2024 cyberattack that disabled systems across the Palomar network.The separation formally took effect Nov. 11, 2024, following what Graybill physicians described as an extended and complex restructuring period.“It was basically like a corporate divorce,” said Dr. Frank Winton, a physician with Graybill Medical Group who specializes in family and sports medicine. “We became independent again as of Veterans Day last year. The cyber incident was a significant challenge to overcome, and we