The relationship between the Hubbard and Harrington health systems has the potential to collaborate in ventures designed in the best interest of their patients, said Harrington Hospital.
Chris Robert, chairman of Hubbard Regional Hospital, said: Hubbard Regional Hospital and Harrington Hospital are envisioning the possibility of a consolidated healthcare system in south central Massachusetts in the long term. The first step toward a two-campus healthcare system is a management contract relationship. The agreement will place Harrington as a managing agent to the Hubbard Hospital board of directors.
Alan Peppel, chairman of Harrington Hospital, said: We believe that this agreement is beneficial for Hubbard and the citizens of the communities that Hubbard serves. We at Harrington take our motto, Total Local Care, very seriously. We believe people should be able to get quality healthcare close to home. We intend to manage Hubbard so that it will continue to deliver quality healthcare to the community.