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ATLANTIC CITY, NJ: AtlantiCare, southeastern New Jersey’s largest healthcare system, and Cleveland Clinic have announced a new affiliation between AtlantiCare Cancer Institute and Cleveland Clinic Cancer Institute. This affiliation expands access to advanced research, clinical trials and nationally recognized expertise in cancer treatment and therapies for AtlantiCare patients.
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Cleveland Clinic Cancer Institute is collaborating with AtlantiCare in delivering high-quality care to patients through an affiliation designed to enhance and improve clinical quality, service delivery, cost management, and patient experience. Through this affiliation, AtlantiCare patients will have streamlined access to national experts, ensuring a care plan that includes the latest advances in cancer treatment.
Cleveland Clinic Cancer Institute conducted an extensive review process of care and services provided by the AtlantiCare Cancer Institute.
“We look forward to working with AtlantiCare because of our shared values and commitment to delivering clinical excellence,” said Hetty Carraway, M.D., vice chair for Strategy and Enterprise Development and director of the Leukemia Programat Cleveland Clinic Cancer Institute. “We are eager to share best practices to improve outcomes and safety and provide high-quality care for patients in South Jersey.”
“Through this collaboration, we are elevating our services to world-class care, ensuring that our community has access to the most advanced cancer care available globally,” said Michael J. Charlton, President and CEO, AtlantiCare. “We believe in the power of innovation and the importance of accessibility, and through this partnership, we are making a bold step forward in transforming healthcare in our region."
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