KENOSHA -- Kenosha’s United Hospital System and Froedtert Health have signed a letter of intent to expand their current relationship.
A news release issued on Thursday, April 27th indicates the proposed agreement calls for United Hospital System (United) to expand its affiliation with Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin health network and to adopt Froedtert & MCW care quality protocols and best practices. The two organizations also would share an electronic health record system. United would continue to operate as a locally led organization, retain its current health system departments and administrative services, medical group leadership and credentialing.
Catherine Jacobson, president and chief executive officer of Froedtert Health, issued the following statement:
Ric Schmidt, president, chief executive officer and general counsel of United Hospital System, issued this statement:
If approved by both health systems’ boards of directors, the agreement would take effect Oct. 1, 2017.