Cole Memorial, UPMC Sign Letter of Intent To Pursue Affiliation
Cole Memorial announced today they have signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) to integrate Cole Memorial into the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC) network with UPMC Susquehanna.
UPMC Susquehanna, integrated with UPMC in October 2016, will provide management services to what would become UPMC Cole. UPMC Susquehanna’s close geographic distance to Cole and historical working relationship will allow for a seamless evolution.
Cole Memorial is no stranger to UPMC. For almost 10 years they’ve partnered with UPMC Hamot in Erie for cardiology services, shared clinical education and cardiologists through Medicor Associates. After a careful analysis and many mission-focused meetings, board members and leaders are now conducting further discussions with UPMC and continuing the due diligence process to work toward a definitive affiliation agreement.