Plan would see QMG take over clinical services at Keokuk Health System

QUINCY ­– Leaders at Keokuk Health Systems and UnityPoint Health have signed a nonbinding memorandum of understanding to explore an affiliation.

Under the agreement, UnityPoint Health would become the sole corporate member of KHS, and Quincy Medical Group will expand the clinical services that it provides in Keokuk as part of QMG’s relationship with UnityPoint.

“Our proposed partnership with Unity Point Health and Quincy Medical Group provides substantial stability to our organization and greatly enhances our ability to deliver on our critical health care mission for many years to come,” Walt Stephens, chairman of the KHS board of directors, said in a news release.

These efforts will increase access to primary care providers, specialists and hospital services while improving care coordination and patient experience. The partnership also will provide KHS of management, operational and infrastructure support.

UnityPoint Health will take financial responsibility for initial capital investments, ongoing capital needs and operating results. Capital projects such as renovating KHS’s emergency department will be a focus of both parties. For the full article click here 

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