WHITE COUNTY MEDICAL CENTER ENTERS INTO AGREEMENT TO ACQUIRE HARRIS HOSPITAL Harris Hospital announced today an agreement for the sale of substantially all of the assets of the 133-bed hospital and its related outpatient services to White County Medical Center of Searcy. Alignment of the two hospitals will expand patient access to a network of quality clinical resources in Jackson County and the surrounding region. When the transaction is complete, WCMC and Harris Hospital will apply their combined talent and resources to improve clinical quality and service to their communities. “The community has long counted on our hospital for personalized care and quality healthcare services,” said Robert Rupp, chief executive officer of Harris Hospital. “Our employees, medical staff, board of trustees and volunteers are proud of our organization. This affiliation with WCMC Healthcare provides opportunities to build on our history of service for our patients.” The agreement includes a commitment from WCMC to hire substantially all employees. There will be no change or modification to the current privileges for physicians on the medical staff. The transaction is subject to customary regulatory approvals. Until the transaction is complete, current ownership will remain in place. Financial terms of the transaction have not been disclosed. About Harris Hospital Harris Hospital is a 133-bed Joint Commission Accredited hospital providing a full-range of healthcare services including an Emergency Department with a 30 Minute Pledge and ARSaves Telemedicine Program, Intensive Care Unit, Labor & Delivery, Inpatient Geropsychiatry, Inpatient and Outpatient Surgery, Acute and Outpatient Rehabilitation, Imaging (CT scanner, MRI, Nuclear Medicine, Ultrasound, Bone Densiometry), and Cardiac services (CCU, Telemetry). Technology and 10 skilled outpatient clinics come together to provide compassionate, customer-focused care. In addition, Harris Hospital offers Senior Circle and Healthy Woman community outreach programs. For more information, visit harrishospital. About White County Medical Center As the leading healthcare provider in a six-county area, White County Medical Center associates strive to improve the quality of health and well-being for the communities it serves through compassionate care. White County Medical Center is the largest employer in a six-county area with more than 1,750 associates. The facility has a combined total of 438 licensed beds and a medical staff of 150 physicians that specialize in various areas of healthcare. In addition to the North and South Campuses, White County Medical Center includes Clarity Health and Wellness, Family Practice Associates, McAfee Medical Clinics, Orthopaedic and Spine Center of Central Arkansas, Searcy Medical Center and Searcy Medical Center – West Clinic, Westside Family Medical Clinic, WCMC Cardiology Clinic and White County Oncology.
Posted on: Thu, 11 Dec 2014 15:03:51 +0000
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