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UCSD Health and Palomar are discussing the formation of a Joint Powers Authority that would oversee Palomar’s operations.

UC San Diego Health and Palomar Health are discussing the possibility of collaborating.

The two organizations signed a letter of intent this month to explore the formation of a “Joint Powers Authority.” The discussions involve the creation of the authority, envisioned as a “jointly governed entity” that would oversee the operations of Palomar Health.

UCSD Health and Palomar say they hope to finalize the details of the Joint Powers Authority by late 2025. Palomar is a health care district operating two medical centers and other healthcare locations in the San Diego region’s North County.

The organizations described the effort as a desire...

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