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A Joint Statement from The University of Kansas Hospital and Olathe Medical Center

Two growing hospitals are exploring a joint venture to provide the highest quality heart care.

The concept would have The University of Kansas Hospital’s cardiology team provide the physician component of clinical, diagnostic, intervention and inpatient cardiac care at Olathe Medical Center , Miami County Medical Center , and other area facilities where Olathe Medical Center has established relationships. 

The heart programs of The University of Kansas Hospital and Olathe Medical Center are exploring this opportunity in order to continue the quality, patient-focused cardiac care provided to the communities served by Olathe Medical Center , while also establishing the best position for future growth.

“ Olathe Medical Center has a strong dedication to patient outcomes and patient satisfaction.  In our talks together to date, we share a vision to do what is best for our patients,” said Bob Page, president and chief executive officer of The University of Kansas Hospital.

“The University of Kansas Hospital has earned national recognition for the quality of its heart program.  The heart program has also scored high in national patient satisfaction surveys,” said Frank H. Devocelle, president and chief executive officer of Olathe Medical Center .

Both hospitals report significant enthusiasm for this vision of a joint venture, but both acknowledge many issues need to be thoroughly explored in order to reach an agreement.

Discussions on this concept could last until the end of the year. 

After this announcement, it is the intent of both hospitals not to comment on the status of negotiations until the talks are concluded.