Strategic advantages for owned facilities
Organizations owned by Essentia Community Hospitals and Clinics benefit from our specialized expertise in health care administration and management services, including, but not limited to strategic planning, personnel management, policy development and implementation, regulatory compliance, marketing communications, budget and financing, billing and third-party reimbursement, physical plant oversight, and group purchasing power. In addition, ECHC is committed to providing regular educational and networking opportunities, including topic-focused retreats for health care senior managers.
At the heart of ECHC is a commitment by our affiliated organizations to network with and support each other through all department levels. Advantages include:
- Essentia Community Hospitals and Clinics will assist communities with high-quality, sustainable health care delivery models closely linked to regional referral hospitals.
- ECHC has the unique ability to provide Catholic sponsorship which allows Catholic health care to be delivered in specific markets.
- ECHC has the ability to provide growth and other opportunities to secular organizations.
- An operating philosophy of working with local board members, respecting their knowledge and experience, and offering expertise and education to enhance their leadership skills and promote networking with other member hospital trustees.