Rochester (N.Y.) General Health System and
Under the agreement, United Memorial will retain its name and a local board. The hospital will continue to provide a full range of medical and acute-care services after the affiliation is formalized, according to a news release.
"Even given our sound financial position today, changes in healthcare will continue to negatively impact independent rural healthcare providers," said Mark Schoell, CEO of United Memorial, in the release. "The leadership of United Memorial remains committed to providing the best for our patients, and this expanded relationship will strengthen the future of healthcare in
The affiliation will build on the existing relationship between United Memorial and Rochester General. Since 2008, the two organizations have collaborated in the areas of cardiology, pathology, surgery, urology and gastroenterology. They also partnered to open a cancer and infusion center at United Memorial.
Leadership teams from both organizations will work to create a formal affiliation and integration plan. The regulatory approval process is expected to take three to six months.
The affiliation complements Rochester General's recent agreement with Rochester-based Unity Health System. Last month, Unity and Rochester General jointly filed a certificate of need application to create a new health system.
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