Lebanon, N.H.-based health system Dartmouth-Hitchcock has acquired physicians formerly employed by Southwestern Vermont Medical Center in Bennington, Vt., according to a Rutland Herald report.
As part of the deal, Southwestern Vermont will purchase physician services from Dartmouth-Hitchcock.
Dartmouth's newly acquired physicians will continue to operate medical practices themselves at Southwestern Vermont, according to the report, and the two healthcare organizations have created a joint operating council comprising management and physician leaders from both organizations.
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As part of the deal, Southwestern Vermont will purchase physician services from Dartmouth-Hitchcock.
Dartmouth's newly acquired physicians will continue to operate medical practices themselves at Southwestern Vermont, according to the report, and the two healthcare organizations have created a joint operating council comprising management and physician leaders from both organizations.
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