Fox 2 Detroit Interviews Wachler & Associates’ Andrew Wachler regarding Beaumont, Botsford, Oakwood Merger

Wachler & Associates partner Andrew Wachler appeared on Fox 2 Detroit this morning to discuss the recent announcement that Beaumont Health System, Botsford Health Care, and Oakwood Healthcare have signed a letter of intent to form a new $3.8 billion nonprofit health system.

In his interview, Mr. Wachler described the advantages this affiliation will provide in improving patient care and accessibility. He indicated that it could allow patients access to each hospitals’ various specializations and also allow the hospitals to share technology and capital resources, which in time has the potential to improve quality of care and reduce costs.

Mr. Wachler also explained that the Affordable Care Act, which includes the concepts of bundled payments and Accountable Care Organizations (ACOs), incentivizes large health systems to manage care efficiently, and may consequently result in a greater focus on wellness and preventive care.

To learn more about this story, please visit Fox 2 Detroit’s website. Mr. Wachler originally appeared on the 11:00am news segment. Fox 2 will air a more comprehensive version of the story at 5pm.