Premier Health Teams Up With Cincinnati Hospital To Expand Heart Care

Premier Health and Christ Hospital Health Network are collaborating to bring highly specialized cardiac care to more people in the Miami Valley and Southwest Ohio.

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The partnership will focus on providing specialized care for complex cardiovascular conditions, offering doctors, patients and families a seamless experience in continuing care, according to a statement from the Cincinnati Christ's Hospital Health Network released Wednesday.

"This partnership demonstrates the mission of both organizations to improve the health of the communities we serve," Debbie Hayes, president and CEO of Christ Hospital Health Network, said in a prepared statement.

“We are excited to partner with Premier Health, which allows both organizations to explore creative ways to provide a valuable and rare financial resource to the patients and families we serve,” he said.

“The efforts of the cardiologists and vascular specialists of both teams will strengthen the cardiovascular options offered in these settings and ensure proper access to the latest technologies and comprehensive treatment plans. The expansion of services in this area is a great example of how healthcare organizations can work together to address the challenges facing our communities.

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Michael S. Riordan, President and CEO of Premier Health, said, “This collaboration lays the foundation for what we present: a long-term, best-in-class combined cardiovascular program that will bring peace of mind to Southwestern Ohio residents. have the best heart." ..be careful around your house.”

Premier Health is headquartered in Dayton. This partnership allows both healthcare systems to increase the availability of cardiovascular services in existing facilities while limiting the need for additional buildings while ensuring responsible management of healthcare resources.

“This innovative collaboration is the largest collaboration between the two healthcare systems to date, and the real winners are patients who now have access to more heart treatment options,” said Keith Briking, MD, Chief Medical Officer of Premier Health. "This cardiology program has a strong reputation and tradition of innovation, and this partnership is built on a history of clinical excellence."

Dean Kerijkes, MD, FACC, MSCAI, president of Christ Hospital Heart & Vascular Institute, says this partnership will provide "unprecedented continuity of care."

“Our trained cardiovascular specialists provide the most advanced care, technology and expertise, as well as access to the latest clinical research through the Carl and Edith Lindner Research Center, another resource in cardiac care,” Kereyaks said.

This partnership will go into effect on July 1, 2023.

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