Key Highlights
- Strategic agreement to form a regional health system pending regulatory approval, emphasizing enhanced patient care across two states.
- The integration will combine over 14,500 providers and 1,000 care sites, including 28 hospitals, to deliver exceptional clinical care.
- Significant investments by Northwell into Nuvance to advance medical innovation, address health disparities, and create healthier communities.
Notable Quotes
- “This partnership…provides an incredible opportunity to enhance both health systems and take patient care and services to an even higher level.” – Michael Dowling, President and CEO at Northwell Health
- “By joining forces with Northwell Health, we are taking a giant leap forward in our shared mission to enhance the quality, accessibility, and equity of the health care we provide.” – John M. Murphy, MD, President and CEO at Nuvance Health
- “Together we can create something truly special – an integrated health system that is even better positioned to care for the communities we serve.” – Margaret Crotty, Chair at Northwell Board of Trustees
SoHC's Take
The strategic agreement between Northwell Health and Nuvance Health marks a pivotal moment in healthcare, underscoring a shared commitment to enhancing the quality and accessibility of care. This collaboration is set to create a formidable regional health system that not only promises to advance patient services and medical innovation but also addresses the critical needs of diverse communities across New York and Connecticut. The integration represents a forward-thinking approach to healthcare, focusing on creating healthier communities, expediting medical innovation, and providing vast workforce opportunities. As the healthcare landscape continues to evolve, this partnership stands as a testament to the power of collaboration in achieving a shared vision for a healthier future.
