How does Vandalia Health affect CAMC and Mon Health System?

• Vandalia Health is a new health system made up of CAMC and Mon Health System with each facility maintaining its unique historical identity.

Why has Vandalia Health been created?

• The overarching goal of integrating under Vandalia Health is to continue our commitments and services to CAMC Health System and Mon Health System's communities, while creating opportunities to efficiently and effectively enhance the quality of health care services in West Virginia.

• With similar cultures and a focus on improving care and access for our patients, it was a logical next step to create a new, statewide option that is built on a foundation of collaborative practices.

Did CAMC buy Mon Health?

• CAMC Health System did not "buy" Mon Health System. This is an integration of high performing, culturally aligned organizations. CAMC Health System, Inc. became the sole corporate member of Mon Health System, Inc. and then changed its name to Vandalia Health, Inc. to represent the combined organization.

What was the cost of the deal?

• No money changed hands as part of the deal. This wasn't a sale and there was no "purchase price."

When was the deal finalized?

• Vandalia Health received all necessary state and federal regulatory and governance approvals in June and the final agreement between CAMC and Mon Health closed August 31st.

Is the name of my local hospital changing?

• CAMC and Mon Health System will maintain their branding as part of the Vandalia Health System.

Will there be layoffs at either health system?

• We understand that employees, families and communities are often concerned when organizations come together, but in the current health care climate (like many other industries) Vandalia Health will be filling vacancies that meet the needs of patients. Both organizations have many job openings that need filled.

What does this mean for me on Day 1 of Vandalia?

• On Day 1 your job title, supervisor, uniform color, pay, benefits, etc. will be the same.

• As we move forward as Vandalia Health, we will look for opportunities across both organizations to partner and enhance services, benefits, and implement best practices.

Will my benefits change?

• We do not anticipate any immediate changes to benefits or health network through the current benefit cycle for Mon Health System or CAMC.

• The HR Integration team is in the process of learning more about each organization's benefits and healthcare services, and will be evaluating opportunities to enhance benefits and/or identify cost savings.

• Any changes that are made in the future will be communicated with advanced notice.

How does the creation of Vandalia Health affect patients?

• Providing care to patients is at the heart of everything we do at CAMC and Mon Health System. Our dedication to this focus will continue and be strengthened under the Vandalia Health banner.

• Patients should not see a difference in their care or providers.

• Patients will not see a difference in how they schedule appointments, get billed or pay bills.

• Vandalia Health allows CAMC and Mon Health System to strengthen and expand the scope and scale of care available for patients and families, while managing health care costs.

Will there be changes in the medical staff structure or employed contracts?

• The Medical Staff structures will remain as they are at both CAMC and Mon Health System. There are no immediate plans to combine.

• Current contracts will remain in place for employed physicians.

• Medical Staff privileges are not affected by this change.

Mon Health System is smaller than CAMC, does that mean MHS will follow CAMC structure/practices/benefits?

• This is an opportunity to explore ways to learn from one another in many areas.

• The Integration teams will work to identify best practices to ensure a seamless transition over time into Vandalia Health.

Will Mon Health System become part of the Institute for Academic Medicine?

• Not immediately. Over time, there may be ways to integrate some of CAMC's academic mission into Mon Health System as opportunities arise regionally.

Will the CAMC and Mon Health System Foundations become one under Vandalia Health?

• No. The CAMC Foundation will continue to raise funds for CAMC and the Mon Health System and Preston Memorial Hospital Foundations will continue to keep their current focus for fundraising.