Children’s Mercy and Mercy Springfield Announce New Details of Partnership
Children’s Mercy will begin managing specialized pediatric care at Mercy starting in November
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Children’s Mercy and Mercy Springfield Communities are excited to announce new details regarding their transformative partnership that will bring expanded pediatric services and specialized care to families across southwest Missouri. This collaboration is being recognized by a community event on the Mercy Hospital Springfield campus welcoming pediatric patients and their families, along with caregivers and community members.
Children’s Mercy – a nationally recognized independent pediatric health system – is announcing it will manage Mercy Springfield’s hospital-based and specialized pediatric care starting this November. The news comes as Children’s Mercy and Mercy have now signed a joint operating agreement. As Children’s Mercy brings its pediatric expertise to Springfield, it will create a seamless pediatric system of care that strengthens coordination between providers, supports community clinicians and improves access so kids can get the specialized care they need, when they need it, close to home.
“At Children’s Mercy, we are built for kids – our entire child-focused approach is tailored to specifically meet the unique medical, emotional and developmental needs of children, ensuring young patients receive the most compassionate and effective pediatric care possible,” said Amy Fallon, MPH, PhD, President of Regional Operations, Children’s Mercy. “This partnership with Mercy reflects our shared dedication to putting children first and we’re excited to bring our pediatric expertise to Springfield and elevate the care for children and their families.”
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