West Georgia Health signed a letter of intent to join with WellStar in May 2015. “Through a rigorous evaluation of numerous potential partners, West Georgia Health determined that WellStar represented an ideal partner to ensure it will continue its mission of providing top quality healthcare for its community and patients,” a news release from West Georgia Health stated.
Patients of West Georgia Health will not see any immediate changes under the partnership, but new technology and projects will be implemented in the near future, according to the report. Additionally, the consolidation will not cause any job losses, said Jerry Fulks, president and CEO of West Georgia Health.
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