Northwell-Nuvance Health Merger Now Complete
- hollytoal
- 6 days ago
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Northwell Health and Nuvance Health have officially joined together to form a new integrated regional health system to serve communities across greater New York and Connecticut, serving a population of more than 13 million.
Northwell Health is the state’s largest healthcare provider and private employer, and with a combined $22.6 billion operating budget, the integrated system now encompasses more than 104,000 employees, a network of 22,000 nurses and 13,500 providers at 28 hospitals, more than 1,050 ambulatory care, and 73 urgent care locations.
“This partnership opens a new and exciting chapter for Northwell Health and Nuvance Health to take patient care and services to an even higher level,” said Michael Dowling, president and CEO of Northwell Health. “We already had similar missions in providing high-quality care for patients in the communities we serve, and we look forward to building on the world-class care that Nuvance Health’s staff members and providers deliver every day.”
The New York State Department of Health and Connecticut Office of Health Strategy, along with the attorneys general of each state, approved plans for the integrated health system, which received final clearance after the board of trustees from both organizations voted to move forward.
As part of the agreement, Northwell will invest at least $1 billion in Nuvance hospitals – including Putnam Hospital in Carmel.
“At Nuvance Health, we have always been deeply committed to delivering high-quality, compassionate care to our communities,” said Dr. John Murphy, president and CEO of Nuvance Health. “Joining forces with Northwell Health strengthens our ability to meet the evolving needs of patients and ensures we can provide exceptional care for generations to come.”
With increased capacity to invest in medical advancements and innovation, administrators say the integrated system will better serve patients in their respective markets and communities. Patients will have enhanced access to coordinated care in their local communities across Connecticut, New York City, Long Island and the Hudson Valley, including a full range of ambulatory, hospital and post-acute services.
As nonprofit organizations, Northwell and Nuvance Health will also continue to provide care to anyone, regardless of their ability to pay.
Building on each organization’s research, education, and clinical care infrastructure, the combined entity will accelerate innovation in patient care and advance medical research that can help transform lives, say the CEOs.
There will also be an increased opportunity for Nuvance Health to attract and retain top talent, including medical, surgical, and research specialists as well as nurses, allied health and business professionals.
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