Mosaic Life Care announced Tuesday the formation of a multi-state provider network with Mercy, Mosaic, and University of Missouri Health Care.
According to a news release (CLICK HERE) the three organizations have been meeting together for several years to share best practices, including service delivery transformation, information technology, preparation of the workforce for the future, and population health principles.
“As individual health systems, each of our organizations has demonstrated progress in redesigning our care models and implementing innovative solutions to withstand the challenges of a rapidly changing health care environment,” said Mike McCurry, executive vice president and chief operating officer of Mercy. “Together, we believe we will be even better positioned to meet the health needs of Missouri and the surrounding region. Patients benefit when providers collaborate to accelerate improvements in quality, care coordination and access.”
Combined, St. Louis-based Mercy, St. Joseph-based Mosaic Life Care and Columbia-based MU Health Care have more than 5,600 hospital beds, more than 47,000 employees and approximately 3,000 employed and affiliated physicians. The health systems serve patients in urban and rural areas of Missouri and surrounding states.
The release said the three health systems will work together to share best practices in business, clinical and operational practices. The work of the network will be conducted by task forces comprised of leaders and physicians from each health system. Specific initiatives already underway by task forces include:
Expanding telemedicine to underserved areas of Missouri
Enhancing health care quality led by physician teams
Creating a database for analytical research and evidence-based medicine to support population health management
Working with payers to offer innovative network options that are patient-centered and offer high-quality care at a lower cost
Exploring the development of a clinically integrated network of employed, independent and private practice physicians focused on improving health care quality and outcomes
MPact Health will be governed by a nine-member board composed of three members from each system. Dirck Clark of Kansas City, formerly chief strategy officer for Mosaic Life Care, has been named president of MPact Health. Clark also serves as board chair of the Missouri Chamber of Commerce.
CLICK HERE to read the full release.