AGH Board of Trustees begins exploration process to create best possible future for the community’s hospital
(BERLIN, Md. – August 27, 2024) Today, the Atlantic General Hospital’s Board of Trustees announced they are launching a strategic partnership exploration process that will consider all options to enhance healthcare in the region. This process ensures Atlantic General Hospital continues moving forward thoughtfully to secure a future as a thriving, growing and competitive health system. The process will explore whether partnering with a like-minded healthcare organization or remaining independent is the right way to achieve that goal.
“Atlantic General Hospital has proudly served this community for more than 30 years, thanks to our dedicated associates, medical staff, volunteers and our local community,” said Doug Cook, Chair of the Atlantic General Board of Trustees. “The Board is excited to embark on this important journey to thoughtfully and carefully explore the best way to ensure Atlantic General continues providing high-quality healthcare to our community for decades to come.”
Over the coming months, the Board will determine a path forward that allows the organization to build upon the strengths and unique characteristics that define Atlantic General Hospital, while casting a wide net to evaluate all strategic options for the hospital’s future.
“Across the country, independent community hospitals like ours face difficult challenges including growing labor shortages and provider and specialist recruitment challenges, all while the cost of providing high-quality healthcare continues to increase,” said Don Owrey, President and CEO of Atlantic General Hospital. “We are excited to move forward in this important work to preserve AGH’s proud legacy as our community’s local hospital, while planning for an even brighter future.”
This is the first step in a deliberate process that will take considerable time. The Atlantic General Hospital Board is committed to keeping the community informed as the strategic partnership exploration unfolds.
“The Board of Trustees is energized around the opportunity to proactively determine the future of Atlantic General Hospital,” said Cook. “I can think of no better time to chart our course to determine the best, next step to ensure our hospital continues as our community’s local healthcare provider.”
The strategic partnership exploration process will not impact the health system’s daily operations, and nothing changes today for patients.
Continue to visit our site to learn more about the partnership exploration process and next steps.