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Day Kimball Hospital leaders say hospital needs a partner after failed merger
Summary
Day Kimball Hospital executives told the Northeastern Connecticut Council of Governments they remain in need of a partner following a failed merger, citing a roughly 60% rise in labor and supply costs since before the pandemic and the need to implement Epic electronic health records to align with neighboring hospitals.
Kyle Kramer, chief executive officer of Day Kimball Hospital, and Robert Viens, the hospital's chief pharmacy officer, told the Northeastern Connecticut Council of Governments at its March 24 meeting that the hospital is seeking a partner after a merger attempt fell through.
Kramer said rising costs have strained operations: labor, supplies and technology costs have increased about 60% compared with the pre-pandemic period. He and Viens said the hospital has met with state and local officials to discuss strategies to remain open and deliver efficient care.
The executives said Day Kimball has not yet implemented a required electronic health record system and that Epic is the preferred option because surrounding hospitals use it. Kramer said selecting Epic would help interoperability with regional providers but involves significant cost and implementation work.
The presentation did not include an announced partner or a timetable for a transaction. Hospital leaders described ongoing outreach to potential partners and discussions with government officials but did not specify expected financial terms or definite next steps.
The council did not take formal action on the hospital presentation. The meeting moved on to other agenda items, including transportation planning and several votes on STIP amendments and policy affirmations.
