Cone Health CEO talks about systems agreement to become a part of Risant Health [Video]

Cone Health’s CEO spoke to WXII Friday afternoon after the company announced it will become a part of a nonprofit created by Kaiser Permanente. Cone CEO Dr. Mary Jo Cagle said after a year of consideration, Cone Health has decided to become a part of Risant Health. Keep up with the latest news and weather by downloading the WXII app here.Hospital leaders say Cone and Risant have signed a definitive agreement that is pending regulatory approval.Cagle says patients will be able to continue seeing the same providers at the same locations, all under the same Cone Health name.She also says Cone Health will retain its board and leadership team, as well as its mission and brand.Get the latest news stories of interest by clicking hereShe says that becoming a part of Risant will give Cone Health new tools and technologies to provide more affordable care. “In the future, what we …