Madera, California – UCSF Health, Adventist Health, and Madera County leaders today announced their intent to jointly reopen and operate Madera Community Hospital. In an innovative partnership model, the three organizations will work together to create a high-quality community hospital focused on preserving local health care in Madera County.
UCSF Health provides clinical oversight for the hospital, along with a quality and safety program that aligns with the system's nationally ranked standards of care. Adventist Health leverages our expertise in hospital operations, operational efficiency and superior patient experiences to provide local residents with a hospital they can trust. Partnering with Madera County to meet the region's healthcare needs, both organizations are committed to restoring critical care services to Madera County and building a safe, sustainable, high-quality care infrastructure that the region can rely on for decades to come. doing. To come.
We are committed to building a clinically reliable and economically sustainable system of care to ensure Central Valley residents are able to care for their communities. ”
“We are excited and honored by the opportunity to reopen Madera Community Hospital and restore health care services to the region. We are committed to building a financially sustainable system of care, and we care about our communities,” said Suresh Gunasekaran, president and chief executive officer of UCSF Health. “UCSF Health and Adventist Health are united by our vision to keep care local and provide our organizations’ resources to this community in a way they can not only trust but depend on.”
“The Madera community deserves continued access to quality care,” said Kelly L. Heinrich, president and CEO of Adventist Health. “I want to commend my colleagues at UCSF and what we can do together. Last October, Adventist Health looked at the situation and realized we couldn't do it alone. I was very encouraged by my conversation with UCSF. “We want to accomplish something great together to re-establish trust in this community. As California's largest rural health care provider with extensive experience, we look forward to a partnership that will create a much-needed safety net for Madera County.”
This innovative partnership model changes the health care dynamics of the Central Valley by combining a strong component of an academic medical center with a regional health system committed to serving underserved populations. is. Building on UC San Francisco's commitment to the Central Valley and UCSF Health's clinical excellence, the health system will work closely with the community to determine what services the hospital provides and how it is structured. Both organizations are committed to prioritizing patient outcomes and empowering healthcare providers, and UCSF Health approves all clinical policies.
“For nearly two years, I have worked with our local, state, and federal partners to maintain access to the full range of services offered at Madera Community Hospital and to keep it open as a primary care facility,” U.S. House of Representatives said Democratic Rep. Jim Costa. -CA. “This partnership between Madera County, UCSF, and Adventist Health will go a long way in ensuring Valley residents have access to affordable, quality health care.
“This new partnership will provide Madera residents with much-needed quality health care services while increasing opportunities for local physicians,” Costa continued. “We must do everything we can to stabilize our region's hospitals, and I remain committed to working together to ensure their successful reopening.”
“This is an exciting new development. This partnership between UCSF Health, Adventist Health, and Madera County is an ideal opportunity for Madera County families and residents. The opportunity to reopen Madera Community Hospital is an opportunity to improve access to care. , build a strong workforce, and position Madera County as a model for health care standards in California and the nation,” said State Sen. Anna Caballero (D-Madera). “This partnership will bring prestige and stability, help rebuild trust in our community, and restore confidence in the quality of care our residents deserve. I am grateful for the partnership between Madera County, UCSF Health, and Adventist.” Thank you for your dedication to our family.” Tani. “
“The entire Board of Supervisors is very excited about this opportunity to partner with UCSF Health to bring quality health care and education opportunities to Madera County and the surrounding Central Valley region,” Madera County Executive Jay・Mr. Bernie said. “The board believes this partnership will provide significant and lasting benefits to community members.”
Legislative support for the state's Needy Hospital Loan Program and the critical funding it provides were the key catalysts that brought the three organizations together. While UCSF Health and Adventist Health had independently considered ways to ensure MCH's viability, both organizations independently considered a viable strategy for developing a financially sustainable operating strategy for the hospital. I haven't found a way.
“The proposed partnership between Madera County, UCSF Health and Adventist Health to acquire and reopen Madera Community Hospital represents a unique opportunity to provide quality patient care to our community.” said state Rep. Esmeralda Soria (D-Fresno). “I am excited about this partnership and believe it will advance our shared goal of investing in health equity in rural communities. “We fully support the potential to advance diversity in the health care workforce,” bringing UC’s public service mission closer to the state’s most underrepresented communities. ”
The two organizations will jointly submit a proposal to the bankruptcy court considering disposition of the hospital. If this proposal is approved, the organizations will begin the process of developing a thoughtful, community-informed path to restoring critical health services in the Madera region.
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