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Moving forward Lutheran Jamestown will have the benefit of a new cooperation agreement with Buffalo-based providers Niagara Lutheran Health System (parent of The GreenFields Continuing Care Community) and Schofield Care.
The three not-for-profit senior care providers announced Tuesday that 18 months of discussion and work has resulted in the formation of Lineage Group.
The umbrella organization is expected to allow for improved joint purchasing, maximized Medicare reimbursement and a reduction of overhead costs.
“This innovative nonprofit affiliation model will ensure patient-focused care remains at the core of our collective mission, provided by individuals who live in, and are invested in, the local community,” said Christopher Koenig, President & CEO, Niagara Lutheran Health System, speaking on behalf of the three organizations.