Marquette (Mich.) General Hospital and Bell Hospital in Ishpeming, Mich., have formally affiliated to form Superior Health Partners, according to an SHP news release.
The legal documents forming the affiliation were signed at the SHP board's first official meeting, which was held at Bell. In addition, SHP board officers were elected and SHP strategic plan priorities formally established. Board members include representatives from both hospitals.
Strategic priorities for the system include developing an accountable care organization model for the region, expanding information technology infrastructure and recruiting additional physicians to the area.
The health system will include more than 3,000 employees under its combined MGH-Bell umbrella.
Learn more about Superior Health Partners.
The legal documents forming the affiliation were signed at the SHP board's first official meeting, which was held at Bell. In addition, SHP board officers were elected and SHP strategic plan priorities formally established. Board members include representatives from both hospitals.
Strategic priorities for the system include developing an accountable care organization model for the region, expanding information technology infrastructure and recruiting additional physicians to the area.
The health system will include more than 3,000 employees under its combined MGH-Bell umbrella.
Learn more about Superior Health Partners.