Bronx, N.Y.-based Montefiore Health System inked a partnership agreement with Quest Diagnostics allowing the company to provide diagnostic laboratory services at the health system.
According to the agreement, Quest will perform a number of diagnostic tests at the health system's Teterboro, N.J., lab facility.
"Quest is a unique company committed to innovating new technologies and diagnostic capabilities," said Philip Ozuah, MD, PhD, COO of Montefiore Health System. "Most importantly, this new venture will allow Montefiore to maintain its laser focus on improving patient care and outcomes, while teaming up with a leader in the field who has access to the most sophisticated diagnostic equipment available."
"We are pleased to partner with Montefiore, a premiere academic health system recognized for personalized, accountable care," said Steve Rusckowski, chairman, president and CEO of Quest Diagnostics. "As part of our strategy to accelerate growth and drive operational excellence, Quest is collaborating with an increasing number of hospital partners, including leading academic institutions like Montefiore, which are looking to focus on their core business by taking advantage of our expertise, innovation and scale."