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CMH teams with other local hospitals

Oct 15, 2018 11:47 am
Columbia-Greene Media looks at the two-year-old relationships between the Columbia Memorial hospital and Albany Med. Last year, Saratoga Hospital also joined the partnership with Albany Med. Now, Albany Med and the Hudson-based hospital share radiology services and pathology services. Columbia Memorial is also now trying out a program sending patients home with remote monitoring devices monitoring blood pressure, blood oxygen levels, and other key health indicators. “We’re planning for the future together—sharing knowledge, developing best practices, and laying the foundation for a less-fragmented patient experience,” said Jay P. Cahalan, CMH President and CEO. “We’ve already achieved a great deal through this affiliation, and we see even greater things ahead for the communities we serve.” Read the full story at HudsonValley360.com.