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Partnering & Organizational Alternatives

Community hospitals deserve an ally with resources to help them succeed

Financial pressures and other forces are causing community-based hospitals nationwide to consider the pros and cons of forming a relationship. CHC works with hospitals to understand the situation and design mutually-beneficial relationships. Based on the specific needs and circumstances, CHC structures relationships that are unique to each client.

The first step toward a potential relationship is often an operational assessment to evaluate the hospital’s cost structure and operational performance. The process concludes by outlining recommendations for the best path forward.

When a partnership makes sense, CHC has a variety of options including consulting services, strategic support agreements, hospital management, acquisition and lease models. 

For many community and rural hospitals, CHC is the best match, especially when culture and not-for-profit mission are similar. Further, CHC’s ownership model upholds a community voice in hospital operations through local board representation. 

No matter what level of support your hospital needs, CHC is here to guide and enhance your organization.

OUR STRATEGIC VISION SERVICES INCLUDE:

Benefits

  • Insight. Understand the different types of partnership arrangements that are available.
  • Guidance. Navigation through the process of assessing the hospital’s situation and recommending the best path forward.
  • Support. Improve your organization through a sustainable relationship option customized for your unique needs.

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“Hospitals need to take stock before seeking out partners to identify their own strengths and where resources and support may be needed.”

Jim Kendrick, President and Chief Executive Officer
Community Hospital Corporation

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Partnering Opportunities: Paths for Strengthening Community Hospitals

Situation

Healthcare organizations today face unprecedented pressures. Economic uncertainty, regulatory changes, the growing number of uninsured individuals and other forces cause smaller, community-based hospitals, in particular, to evaluate forming relationships with other organizations.

In some cases, there is no choice because outside resources are necessary for sustainability. Community Hospital Corporation (CHC) provides help where hospitals need it. CHC through its management and consulting arm, CHC Consulting, works with hospital boards and leadership to assess whether a relationship with another institution makes sense, and if so, what level and type.

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