Baptist Health South Florida, headquartered in Coral Gables, and
Bethesda Health, headquartered in Boynton Beach, have signed an
agreement to merge, pursuant to a 24-month transition period culminating
on September 30, 2017. During the transition period, both organizations
will collaborate to enhance effectiveness in their operations and share
best practices to address the ongoing evolution of the healthcare
industry.
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“While significant challenges are ahead in healthcare, it is essential
to forge partnerships that can ensure our organizations remain on the
leading edge as providers of quality medical care,” said Roger L. Kirk,
FACHE, president and chief executive officer of Bethesda Health. “As
not-for-profit hospitals, we share similar missions and a common vision
for improving the health of our respective communities that can be
significantly strengthened by this affiliation.”
“We are very optimistic about the steps we are taking to affiliate with
Bethesda Health,” said Brian E. Keeley, president and chief executive
officer of Baptist Health South Florida. “Our organizations share
similar values, and together we will develop and share best practices
that can only enhance our commitment to our patients, employees and the
communities we serve. Additionally, as the healthcare industry changes,
it is essential for progressive healthcare organizations to adjust their
operations to remain accountable and strong.”
Both Baptist Health and Bethesda Health have longstanding reputations in
South Florida for being comprehensive healthcare organizations that
provide high-quality, compassionate care to their respective
communities. Both organizations will be actively collaborating over the
next two years. Full affiliation is scheduled to occur on October 1,
2017, subject to compliance with contractual provisions and regulatory
requirements.
About Baptist Health South Florida
Baptist Health is the largest healthcare organization in the region,
with seven hospitals (Baptist Hospital, Baptist Children’s Hospital,
Doctors Hospital, Homestead Hospital, Mariners Hospital, South Miami
Hospital and West Kendall Baptist Hospital) and nearly 50 outpatient and
urgent care facilities spanning three counties. The not-for-profit
Baptist Health has approximately 16,000 employees and 2,200 affiliated
physicians, and also includes Baptist Health Medical Group, Baptist
Outpatient Services and internationally renowned centers of excellence.
Baptist Health Foundation, the organization’s fundraising arm, supports
services at all hospitals and facilities. Baptist Health was listed by
Fortune magazine as one of the 100 Best Companies to Work For in America
(#23 in the nation) and has remained on the list for 15 years. It was
also recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies for the
fifth year in a row by the Ethisphere Institute. Visit
BaptistHealth.net.
About Bethesda Health, Inc.
Bethesda Health is comprised of two not-for-profit hospitals, Bethesda
Hospital East and Bethesda Hospital West, which are supported by the
generosity of philanthropic community members through the Bethesda
Hospital Foundation. Through our community support, we have grown to 670
physicians and more than 2,500 employees. Bethesda Health includes
Bethesda Health Physician Group, Bethesda Heart Hospital, Bethesda
Orthopaedics Institute, Cornell Institute for Rehabilitation Medicine,
the Center for Women and Children, which includes Level III neonatal
intensive care and pediatric intensive care, the Bethesda College of
Health Sciences and accredited centers for Stroke, Chest Pain and Heart
Failure. Visit BethesdaWeb.com
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Contacts
Baptist Health South Florida
Roymi Membiela, 786-596-6534
Corporate
Vice President
Marketing Communications
or
Christine
Kotler, 786-596-6534
Assistant Vice President
Marketing
Communications
or
Bethesda Health
Lisa Kronhaus,
561-737-7733, ext. 84320
Assistant Vice President, Marketing
Public Relations
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