Philadelphia-based Aria Health and the 20-cardiologist Pennsylvania Heart and Vascular Group became affiliate partners, effective May 1.
Under the partnership, PHVG's cardiologists, technicians and support staff will treat Aria Health patients, essentially extending Aria Health cardiovascular services throughout Northeast Philadelphia and the Lower Bucks communities, located in the southern third of Bucks County between Philadelphia and Trenton, N.J.
"Our collaboration with the PHVG team will greatly strengthen our ability to deliver the best possible cardiac care to our patients," Kathleen Kinslow, president and CEO of Aria Health said in a press release announcing the partnership. "PHVG has a stellar reputation in our region with a history of striving to improve the health of patients with the most comprehensive cardiovascular care, research and education possible. We are thrilled that PHVG will join us in our efforts to deliver the best possible medical services to the people in our communities."
PHVG physicians will continue to provide care at their existing offices.
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