EDGERTON — Edgerton Hospital and SSM Health have agreed to part ways after a 15-year affiliation, and the hospital will become independent, according to an announcement today.
The hospital said the decision reflects the evolving health care landscape and the recognition by both organizations that the affiliation no longer aligns with each organization’s respective strategic goals.
“This agreement allows Edgerton Hospital to return to its roots as an independent, community based, healthcare provider, while working to expand access to needed services in our region,” the news release read.
The hospital released this statement Friday afternoon:
After extensive deliberation, Edgerton Hospital and Health Services and SSM Health have agreed to end our affiliation. The unwinding of this separation will take place over the next 18 months. We are actively working with SSM Health on the details of this transition to .ensure there is no impact to our ability to provide quality care to the patients we serve. The organizations are in discussion for Edgerton Hospital and Health Services to take over the clinic space connected to Edgerton Hospital, with the exception of SSM Health’s Direct to Employer Clinic.
This decision reflects the evolving healthcare landscape and the recognition by both organizations that the affiliation, originally formed 15 years ago, no longer aligns with our respective strategic goals.
This agreement allows Edgerton Hospital to return to its roots as an independent, community based, healthcare provider, while working to expand access to needed services in our region. As we look to the future, we remain committed to delivering exceptional, patient-centered care—providing consistency and convenience for our patients.
We believe this change is good for Edgerton Hospital and our community. It will allow us to expand our ability to serve you with the quality, compassion, and dedication you have come to expect for more than 100 years. Edgerton Hospital remains firmly rooted in our mission: to care for our neighbors with excellence today, and for generations to come.
Thank you for your continued trust and support.
— Edgerton Hospital & Health Services