Flagler Health+ and UF Health, the University of Florida’s academic health center, announced an exclusive, non-binding letter of intent for a merger “to transform health care delivery in the region,” according to a press release.
The move comes in the wake of the recent decision by Flagler Health+ to explore joining a like-minded health system to enhance local health care services and expand access to care in the community. The Flagler Health+ board and leadership team selected UF Health because the health system offers the strengths of a top 5 public research institution coupled with innovative, high-quality, leading-edge care that will benefit the residents of Flagler, St. Johns, Putnam, Clay and Duval counties.
The two organizations will now move forward with detailed due diligence toward the goal of Flagler Health+ becoming part of UF Health later this year. Read more.
