Fort Wayne, Ind. – Friday, October 2, 2009 — Fort Wayne Urology is joining Parkview Physicians’ Group (PPG). A physician-led and physician-governed division of Parkview Health, PPG was developed to enhance the delivery of quality health care services.
“Parkview Health and Fort Wayne Urology have a strong relationship. We’ve worked closely to improve patient care with comprehensive urological services including our state-of-the-art lithotripsy program, and by enhancing the multi-disciplinary prostate cancer treatment program,” said Craig Hamilton, MD, Fort Wayne Urology. “By joining Parkview Physicians’ Group, we see great opportunities to continue to enhance the care we jointly provide throughout the region.”
The new arrangement will provide opportunities for more cost-effective quality care through the shared efficiencies of a larger practice.
“We’re forming a closer association with Fort Wayne Urology that will allow us to more efficiently provide patients with quality care,” said Mike Packnett, president and CEO, Parkview Health. “As hospitals and physicians work together to enhance care, partnerships such as this help both succeed, with the ultimate winner being the patients we serve.”
PPG physicians are not limited to practicing at Parkview facilities. Operation under the new agreement is expected to begin December 1, 2009.