In the works since 2009, The Federal Trade Commission has finally approved a deal allowing the Hospital of Central Connecticut to join the Hartford HealthCare network.
The deal is expected to be effective Feb. 1. A memorandum of understanding between the two hospitals was signed in August 2009.
Clarence Silvia will remain as president of the Hospital of Central Connecticut in New Britain.
“This affiliation is a profound win-win situation for everyone,” said Elliot Joseph, president and CEO of Hartford HealthCare. “Patients will benefit from the wider continuum of care and better coordination of care that a health-care system offers, communities will benefit from a broader range of services, and staff will benefit from greater professional opportunities. ”
Joseph said the affiliation will allow the hospitals to share best practices and new technology; increase local access to care by providing more primary and specialty care in our communities; increase efficiencies and reduce health-care costs by the sharing of information technology (IT) platforms and by taking advantage of larger-volume, lower-cost purchases of supplies and services.
“Working together enriches and enhances our ability to provide high-quality care in a cost-effective way,” added Silvia. “This important and beneficial alliance will truly serve the people of Connecticut. We look forward to a vibrant and healthy future -for our patients and our communities.”
