Kearney Regional Medical Center and Bryan Health in Lincoln soon could become partners, the Lincoln Journal Star reports.
Physicians and administrators from the two health care institutions are exploring a potential partnership and operating model, according to Bill Calhoun, CEO of the Kearney hospital that opened in 2014.
The medical center’s name would not change, but it will be branded as a Bryan Health system entity if the plan comes to fruition.
Under the plan, the 850 employees in Kearney would become Bryan Health employees. No job loss is anticipated; in fact, as services are expanded, it could result in additional jobs, Calhoun said. Read more.
