RWJBarnabas Health, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia partner on pediatric healthcare delivery system
RWJBarnabas, CHOP affiliation creates a new pediatric health network in the region meant to encompass the full spectrum of pediatric care.
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RWJBarnabas Health and Children's Hospital of Philadelphia are laying out plans to partner on the establishment of a pediatric healthcare delivery system that's designed to improve access and increase efficiency. The two entities signed an official letter of intent of Thursday.
The affiliation creates a new pediatric health network in the region, meant to encompass the full spectrum of pediatric care. It is intended to be comprised of care for all inpatients, outpatients and ambulatory patients, as well as other services that are yet to be determined.
Combined with other initiatives, the affiliation is expected to enhance national recruitment efforts for pediatric subspecialists, and further align the clinical and research initiatives of private physicians in the community, and faculty physicians from Rutgers University.
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While no timetable has yet been proposed for making the partnership agreement official, that step is expected to take place soon.
Madeline Bell, president and CEO of CHOP, said in a statement that this approach to pediatric care "would benefit thousands of families in the area."
RWJBarnabas Health is New Jersey's second largest private employer, with more than 33,000 employees, 9,000 physicians and 1,000 residents and interns.
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