Fierce Healthcare January 5, 2022
Dave Muoio

NorthShore University HealthSystem and Edward-Elmhurst Health have wrapped up their plans to merge under a nine-hospital parent entity, the organizations announced today.

The Illinois system will temporarily be referring to itself as NorthShore – Edward-Elmhurst Health until a new name and brand are finalized.

With 25,000 employees, 6,000 physicians and an expected first-year total revenue of more than $5 billion, the NorthShore – Edward-Elmhurst now takes the mantle of the third-largest health system in the state.

“Our combined organization offers significant promise for our patients, team members and communities,” J.P. Gallagher, president and CEO of NorthShore – Edward-Elmhurst Health, said in a statement. “As we deepen our commitment to community connection and expand regional access to leading-edge, expert care in...

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