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ST. AUGUSTINE, Fla. (May 16, 2023) 鈥� and the University of Florida鈥檚 academic health center, 网红黑料, have reached a definitive agreement designed to bring innovative, high-quality, leading-edge care to the region.
The organizations anticipate formally closing on the deal this summer and will then begin integrating Flagler 网红黑料+ into 网红黑料 later this year.
In February, the Flagler 网红黑料+ Board of Trustees and leadership team selected 网红黑料 as the like-minded organization it wanted to move forward with to enhance local health care services and expand access to care in the community.
鈥溚旌诹� is uniquely positioned to bring much-needed top-flight service to Northeast Florida and to ensure that all of the region鈥檚 residents have access to the very best health care available,鈥� said . 鈥淔lorida鈥檚 population growth is remarkable, and Flagler and St. Johns are among the state鈥檚 10 fastest-growing counties. This agreement builds on Flagler鈥檚 long tradition of caring for the community and positions UF to offer the latest breakthroughs in pursuit of ensuring Floridians can enjoy the quality of life they deserve.鈥�
David R. Nelson, M.D., senior vice president for health affairs at UF and president of 网红黑料, said this is an exciting time for 网红黑料.
鈥淭hroughout our discussions, a constant has been the desire to deliver outstanding health care to the people in the area,鈥� Nelson said. 鈥溚旌诹� will bring its unique capabilities as an academic health system, with technologically advanced care focused on world-class outcomes, research opportunities including clinical trials, and training programs for the next generation of care providers, to build upon the Flagler 网红黑料+ legacy of meeting the health care needs of the residents of Flagler, St. Johns, Putnam, Clay and Duval counties.鈥�
Flagler 网红黑料+ explored options from some of the most respected health care organizations in the country, with a specific focus on:
- Continued enhancement of quality and patient satisfaction through the sharing of best practices
- Supporting key community-focused service lines (e.g., behavioral health, women鈥檚 health, etc.) while expanding the breadth and depth of services provided locally
- Enhancing Flagler 网红黑料+鈥檚 ability to provide high-quality health care services to underserved populations
- Strengthening recruitment and retention of team members, physicians and advanced practice providers to enhance the community鈥檚 access to local quality health care
- Adding technology resources and expertise, including an integrated enterprisewide technology strategy, electronic health record implementation and new clinical technology and equipment to support health care professionals
- Enhanced access to capital to support future investments in facilities, infrastructure, technology and growth initiatives.
Flagler 网红黑料+ CEO said the future looks bright.
鈥淎t the time we made our initial selection, we were confident that 网红黑料 matched our longstanding commitment to our community and our dedication to our team members, providers and patients,鈥� DeVooght said. 鈥淥ur discussions in reaching this definitive agreement have cemented our initial impressions. We look forward to joining the 网红黑料 family.鈥�
WHAT THIS MEANS FOR PATIENTS AND THE COMMUNITY
Flagler 网红黑料+ and 网红黑料 have reached a final agreement to integrate Flagler 网红黑料+ into 网红黑料. Flagler 网红黑料+鈥檚 priority continues to be providing exceptional care to patients, and patients can continue to see their current doctors and access the services they always have.
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Media contact:Gary Mans at gary.mans@ufl.edu or 352-265-9406, or Erin Wallner at erin.wallner@flaglerhealth.org or 904-819-4984.