Becker's Healthcare February 24, 2025
Health systems often relinquish too much responsibility and oversight in their partnerships, John Starcher, president and CEO of Bon Secours Mercy Health, told Becker’s.
“If you do that, you’re doomed for failure,” Mr. Starcher said, adding that to sustain successful partnerships, health systems must stay engaged and accountable. “Ultimately, we’re responsible for the end product.”
In service to its mission, cultural alignment and operational accountability have been critical in Bon Secours Mercy Health’s approach to partnerships. The Cincinnati-based, 50-hospital system has built collaborations with organizations such as Ensemble Health Partners for revenue cycle management, Compassus for home health and hospice, and HHS for environmental and nutrition services.
Mr. Starcher said the system plans to continue investing in AI and innovative...
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