Lakeland (Fla.) Regional Health affiliated with Orlando (Fla.) Health Oct. 1 to establish an integrated healthcare system.
Under the agreement, LRH will continue to have a local board of directors and two of these members will be appointed to Orlando Health's board of directors. Additionally, Elaine Thompson, PhD, will remain LRH's president and CEO. Both hospital foundations will remain under control of their respective health systems.
"We are very excited to advance the future of health care for those we serve through our affiliation with Orlando Health. We see great promise in the opportunity for our exceptional doctors, nurses and team members to collaborate with our peers at Orlando Health," said Dr. Thompson.
The financial details of the affiliation were not disclosed.