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ABJ Quotes Bill Ryan on Akron General Partnership with Clinic

On Saturday, Aug. 30, 2014, The Center for Health Affairs' President and CEO Bill Ryan shared thoughts with the Akron Beacon Journal regarding changes to be expected following the announced Akron General partnership with the Cleveland Clinic.

In the piece, "New equipment, doctors, services coming to AGMC with Clinic partnership," by Cheryl Powell, Ryan says the Akron General partnership with the Clinic makes sense and will allow Akron General to, "improve access to capital and compete against its bigger cross-town rival, Summa Health System." 

“I’m not sure Akron General would have been a significant competitor in the Akron marketplace for much longer without some help,” he continued. “It’s going to shore Akron General up and allow Akron General to continue to do the things that they do well and potentially expand their market share and expertise.”

For more on the changes to be expected following the announced Akron General partnership with the Cleveland Clinic, click here.