Ridgewood, N.J.-based Valley Health System has announced an affiliation with Cleveland Clinic's Sydell and Arnold Miller Family Heart & Vascular Institute.
The affiliation combines the academic, clinical and research components of the Cleveland Clinic Heart and Vascular Institute with Valley Health System, one of the New York/New Jersey area's leading regional cardiac care providers.
Under the agreement, the systems will share best practices, coordinate care and develop programs to improve quality and patient safety. Through the affiliation, Valley Health System becomes a member of the Cleveland Clinic Cardiovascular Specialty Network. The network is designed to accept patients from Cleveland Clinic's Cardiovascular Program for Advanced Medical Care, which gives employers a way to provide high-quality heart care to employees by facilitating access to the Cleveland Clinic for specific services.