?? The Future of Pediatric Healthcare in NC is Here – and We Felt the Energy in the Room! What happens when two powerhouse health systems—UNC Health?and?Duke University Health System—set aside competition and unite for a bold, transformational vision? You get?North Carolina Children’s, a once-in-a-generation initiative redefining pediatric care across the state. Yesterday’s?THEF Duke C-Suite Roundtable?was a?sold-out success, bringing together?passionate healthcare leaders?and an audience eager to engage in one of the most groundbreaking healthcare collaborations in North Carolina’s history. The?buzz in the room was electric, and the networking was just as valuable as the insights shared! ?? Key Takeaways from the Event: ??More than a hospital—this is a statewide system of care.?NC Children’s will create a?hub-and-spoke model?that expands access to expert pediatric care?across all 100 counties?in NC. ??A once-in-a-lifetime investment:?With a?$3 billion budget, this is the?2nd largest economic development projectin North Carolina’s history, expected to create?8,000+ new jobs?and contribute?$80-$100M annually?to the state’s general fund. ??A groundbreaking approach to behavioral health.?NC Children’s will feature a?free-standing child & adolescent behavioral health hospital—a critical need for our state. ??Collaboration at its finest.?UNC Health & Duke Health are joining forces to create an integrated pediatric network,?combining clinical faculty, research, and medical education?to attract and train the next generation of pediatricians. ??Patients come first.?This initiative is built on the foundation of?trust, teamwork, and accessibility—ensuring that?ALL children receive world-class care. Thank You to Our Incredible Panelists: ???Morgan Jones, MSPH, FACHE?– Chief Strategy Officer, Duke Health ???Tom Owens, MD?– EVP & COO, Duke Health ???Andy Willis, MPA?– Executive Chief Planning & Development Officer, NC Children’s ???Ian Buchanan, MD, MPH?– Chief Project Officer, NC Children’s ???Angelo Milazzo, MD, MBA?– CMO, Duke Health Integrated Practice Thanks to everyone that attended this Triangle Healthcare Executives' Forum of NC C-Suite Roundtable event! The excitement in the room today was?undeniable—you could feel the momentum of this initiative as if the doors were opening tomorrow. The conversations and connections made today will help drive this vision forward. ???What excites you most about this initiative? Drop your thoughts in the comments! #NCChildrensHealth #HealthcareInnovation #PediatricCare #THEF #UNCHealth #DukeHealth #HealthcareLeadership
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