What is UPHS management philosophy on how TCCH is integrated into the Health System?

Ralph W. Muller
CEO of the University of Pennsylvania Health System

Each of our hospitals, practices, home care/hospice is headed by a team of executives—who have the autonomy and authority to operate in a manner that is consistent

Will there be a change in reporting relationships?

Ralph W. Muller
CEO of the University of Pennsylvania Health System

Joining the Health System will result in some matrixed-reporting relationships. Mike Duncan, CEO of CCH will report directly to me (Ralph W. Muller, CEO of

Will CCH employees applying for positions on other UPHS campuses be considered an internal applicant (and vice versa)?

Judy L. Schueler
Vice President Organization Development & Chief Human Resource Officer, UPHS

All UPHS employees will receive preferences as an ‘internal applicant’ regardless of entity employment. As a result, date of hire will be recognized in all

Will CCH be added to Tier I of UPHS health care benefit plan . . . and will UPHS be added to CCH’s Tier I of benefit plan? If yes . . . what is the effective date?

Michele Fletcher
AVP Human Resources
UPHS

As part of our commissioned work teams, we are assessing the financial impact of health care benefit plan changes on our respective workforce(s).

When will CCH transition to UPHS Compensation/Benefit plan?

Michele Fletcher
AVP Human Resources
UPHS

Full integration of UPHS Compensation and Benefits is a long term strategy.

In the short term, if a CCH or UPHS employee is offered employment they will be subject to

Will CCH be provided an increase in tuition assistance benefits?

Mike Barber
COO, Chester County Hospital

During the current fiscal year, tuition assistance benefits will be increased to $6,000 (FT)/$3,000 (PT) for CCH employees effective January 1, 2014.

Will CCH be required to hire only BSNs?

Angela R. Coladonato, RN, MSN, NEA-BC
CNO, Chester County Hospital

UPHS does not currently have a policy that requires all nurses to have a BSN degree. However, UPHS Magnet-designated hospitals generally hire only nurses with a