A Georgia-based heath care management and consulting company is expanding its South Dakota operations.

The Mitchell Area Development Corp. says EthosPartners plans to set up an office in a local mall and hire up to 40 full-time workers.  The development corporation says the Mitchell operation will complement one in Plankinton, where EthosPartners employs 43 people.

EthosPartners, based in Suwanee, Georgia, works with a variety of hospitals, health systems and physician organizations. It provides various types of services, including consulting and management.