DETROIT and FRANKLIN, Tenn., Dec.
9, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Henry Ford Health System and
Acadia Healthcare Company, Inc. (NASDAQ: ACHC) today announced that
they have formed a joint venture to address the growing, unmet need
for accessible, high-quality behavioral health services in
Detroit and the surrounding
counties.
Henry Ford Health System, one of Michigan's premier, academic and integrated
health systems, has partnered with Acadia Healthcare, the nation's
largest stand-alone behavioral healthcare company. Henry Ford chose Acadia as its partner because
of its commitment to patient- and family-centered care, strong
clinical outcomes, and proven track record of collaborating with
health systems across the country.
"We believe healthcare is one of the most important building
blocks of a strong community and that every individual deserves
safe, accessible, affordable, compassionate, and high-quality
care," said Wright Lassiter, III, President and CEO, Henry Ford
Health System. "We have been a trusted healthcare provider in the
Detroit area for more than 100
years and are committed to meeting the rapidly growing demand for
behavioral health services in the communities we serve."
This past Monday night, the elected members of the West Bloomfield Township Board cast their
final vote to approve a rezoning request for the parcel of land on
which Henry Ford and Acadia intend
to build the new hospital. Henry
Ford already owns the land, which is adjacent to its Henry
Ford West Bloomfield Hospital campus. The next step in the process
is to seek Certificates of Need (CONs) from the Michigan Department of Health and
Human Services.
"This inpatient facility will provide a safe, modern care
environment for our team members, patients and families," said
Robert G. Riney, President,
Healthcare Operations and Chief Operating Officer, Henry Ford
Health System. "This is a natural extension of services we
currently provide on the campus and the hospital will be built on
land we already own. We look forward to expanding our operations
through this progressive joint venture model to provide an
essential resource in a fiscally responsible way."
Construction will begin once all regulatory approvals are met.
Slated to open in late 2022, the hospital will be able to
accommodate 192 beds with the potential to expand to meet future
demand for inpatient services in the area. Comprehensive inpatient
treatment will be provided for adults, seniors and adolescents who
struggle with acute symptoms of mental health disorders such as
anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder and posttraumatic stress
disorder (PTSD). In addition to offering a full continuum of
inpatient care, the hospital will also serve as a destination
academic site for the training of inpatient psychiatry residents,
medical students, nurses and other healthcare professionals.
"Acadia is extremely pleased to be partnering with a premier
healthcare system like Henry Ford to
provide these critically needed services in the Detroit area. The new hospital will make a
positive difference in the lives of individuals and families
throughout the region," said Acadia Healthcare CEO Debbie Osteen. "We look forward to collaborating
with Henry Ford to expand the
quality treatment programs in these communities."
As part of the agreement, Henry
Ford will consolidate inpatient services from two of its
locations: Henry Ford Kingswood Hospital and the inpatient
psychiatric units at Henry Ford Macomb Hospital – Mt. Clemens. Both facilities are aging
structures and no longer able to support technology upgrades
including the infrastructure needed to support the expansion of
virtual care. The new behavioral health hospital will also serve as
a new center of excellence of comprehensive inpatient services. The
partnership will look to develop innovative care delivery models to
better integrate physical and mental health services.
A newly released 2020 Mental Health America Report estimates
that 47 million Americans now struggle with mental health
challenges, an increase of 4 million people since the 2018 report.
In-line with a national spike in mental health cases in the past
decade, Henry Ford has seen an
upward trend in admissions and visits beginning in 2014. In
addition, the rates of major depressive episodes in kids aged
12–17 increased 52 percent during the same time
period. On the opposite end of the spectrum, the U.S. Census
Bureau estimates that 24 percent of Michigan's
population will be 60 and older by the year 2030, an
increase of 32 percent from 2012. This growth has accelerated the
need for more psychiatric inpatient geriatric units in the
region.
"We are dedicated to providing a safe, trusted resource for
patients, families, and our team members through a progressive,
modernized approach to care in an environment conducive to hope and
healing," said Cathrine B. Frank,
M.D., Chair, Henry Ford Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral
Health Services. "We are excited to expand access to our nationally
recognized programs and services by partnering with an accredited,
nationally recognized expert in behavioral health who shares our
mission and values for high-quality care."
About Henry Ford Health System
Founded in 1915 by Henry Ford
himself, Henry Ford Health System is a non-profit, integrated
health system committed to improving people's lives through
excellence in the science and art of healthcare and healing. Henry
Ford Health System consists of six hospitals including Henry Ford
Hospital in Detroit; Henry Ford
Macomb Hospitals; Henry Ford Wyandotte Hospital; Henry Ford West
Bloomfield Hospital; Henry Ford Allegiance in Jackson, MI; and Henry Ford Kingswood Hospital
– an inpatient psychiatric hospital.
Henry Ford Health System also includes Henry Ford Medical Group;
Henry Ford Physician Network; more than 250 outpatient facilities;
Henry Ford Pharmacy; Henry Ford OptimEyes; and other healthcare
services. Its not-for-profit health plan, Health Alliance Plan
(HAP) provides health coverage for more than 540,000 people.
As one of the nation's leading academic medical centers, Henry
Ford Health System trains more than 3,000 medical students,
residents, and fellows annually in more than 50 accredited
programs, and has trained nearly 40% of the state's physicians. The
health system's dedication to education and research is supported
by nearly $100 million in annual
grants from the National Institutes of Health and other public and
private foundations.
Henry Ford Health System employs more than 33,000 people,
including more than 1,900 physicians, more than 6,600 nurses and
5,000 allied health professionals.
About Acadia Healthcare
Acadia is a leading provider of behavioral healthcare services.
As of September 30, 2020, Acadia
operated a network of 582 behavioral healthcare facilities with
approximately 18,300 beds in 40 states, Puerto Rico and the United Kingdom. Acadia provides behavioral
healthcare and substance use services to its patients in a variety
of settings, including inpatient psychiatric hospitals, specialty
treatment facilities, residential treatment centers and outpatient
clinics.
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