Empath, Stratum advance plans for merger
December 10, 2020 - The boards of directors of Empath Health and Stratum Health System have approved the merger of the two organizations. The merger will create the largest not-for-profit health system focused on non-acute care and services in the United States, serving more than 6,000 patients a day, a news release said. During the Covid-19 pandemic, the two nonprofits have worked collaboratively to obtain personal protective equipment, share best practices, and strengthen their overall processes to support their patients and families. To read more about the deal in the Impact section of the St. Pete Catalyst, click here.