BRMC, OGH to Integrate Services


The boards of directors of Bradford Regional Medical Center (BRMC) and Olean General Hospital (OGH) have signed a non-binding letter of intent to integrate the two not-for-profit organizations under a new parent company. This action is a major, first step toward creating a strong, vibrant regional healthcare system to serve Northwestern Pennsylvania and Southwestern New York State.

The decision to pursue this integration was approved by the boards of directors of both hospitals based on a recommendation from a steering committee that includes the CEOs/presidents, board members and physicians from both hospitals.

Final agreement and approval of the integration, including completion of all regulatory reviews, will take about 12 months. For the most part, it will be business as usual at both hospitals during that time frame.

Edwin O. Pecht, chairman of the board at BRMC, and David Prince, chairman of the board at OGH, said today’s announcement marks a new beginning for two long-time, highly respected hospitals that share common missions, values, and cultures.

“Locally driven and orchestrated, this action is being taken to create an integrated health system ‘by the region, for the region,’” said Pecht. “It will help ensure access to vital medical care and health services for more than 150,000 area residents.”

“The integration will preserve and strengthen community healthcare throughout the region,” said Prince. It will also allow two separately licensed acute-care facilities to benefit from the advantages of operating as a regional healthcare system.”

Read the news release HERE (PDF)

Pictured above, BRMC Board Chairman Ed Pecht, OGH Board Chairman David Prince, BRMC President George Leonhardt and OGH CEO Timothy Finan.

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