Durham, N.C.-based Duke Medicine and Raleigh, N.C.-based WakeMed Health & Hospitals have established a set of guidelines for exploratory discussions concerning clinical collaborations.
Clinical collaborations could help the two health systems achieve mutual goals, such as improving quality of care, while remaining independent, according to a news release. The establishment of the guidelines doesn't constitute a legal or financial agreement between the two organizations, although both are interested in establishing a relationship.
"We are very pleased to pursue these discussions with our colleagues at Duke Medicine and to explore areas where we can work together to enhance patient care delivery while improving the overall health of our communities," said Donald Gintzig, WakeMed president and CEO, in the release. "This concept ties closely to one of the foundational elements in WakeMed's new strategic plan, which includes working closely with like-minded organizations, as well as physicians and physician organizations, to enhance the health of our community."
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