ChristianaCare, the Delaware nonprofit that is opening two micro-hospitals in Delaware County, is considering a $6 billion merger with Virtua Health, writes John George for the Philadelphia Business Journal.
If the two systems combine, it would create a regional nonprofit health system that would cover 10 counties with 600 healthcare sites.
Virtua is South Jersey’s biggest health system, while ChristianaCare is Delaware’s largest health system.
Combined, the two groups have 30,000 employees and run academic programs supporting more than 500 residents and fellows.
The two entities have signed a letter of intent to explore the merger.
“The future of quality health care in America will be shaped by those who take action today to invest in, care for, and be a champion for the needs of patients,” said Dr. Janice E. Nevin, CEO of ChristianaCare, in a statement.
“We see this as a unique opportunity to shape the future of care in this region with innovation and intention,” Dennis W. Pullin, CEO of Virtua Health, said in a statement.
A goal for both health systems is to make healthcare more personalized and easier to navigate for patients and families, with more convenient access to urgent, primary, and behavioral healthcare.
Find out more about this potential merger in the Philadelphia Business Journal.
