Becker's Healthcare August 1, 2024
Philadelphia-based Jefferson and Allentown, Pa.-based Lehigh Valley Health Network have completed their merger to form a 32-hospital system with more than 700 care sites.
The combined system creates one of the 15 largest non-profit health systems in the U.S., according to a joint Aug. 1 news release from the health systems.
Under the agreement, Jefferson and LVHN are integrating identity, clinical care and operations. The integrated system has more than 65,000 employees and will offer new educational opportunities to existing physicians and allow for recruitment opportunities.
An integrated leadership team and board of trustees is composed of leaders from both systems, according to the release. Jefferson CEO Joseph Cacchione, MD, will maintain his role as CEO of the...
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