Tufts Medical Center in Boston and Lowell (Mass.) General Hospital have finalized the creation of their new health system in Massachusetts, known as Wellforce.
Tufts and Lowell signed a memorandum of understanding in April, and after a five-month due diligence process, their agreement was finalized.
"Now, combined through Wellforce, we can increase the opportunities for sharing information for data, enhancing care coordination and taking proven population health management programs to scale," said Ellen Zane, vice chair of Tufts' board of trustees.
Normand Deschene, CEO of Lowell will lead Wellforce, and Ms. Zane will serve as chair of the Wellforce board. Additionally, Tufts and Lowell will have equal representation on Wellforce's board.
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