Palomar Health and UC San Diego Health have completed an agreement to form a Joint Powers Authority (JPA) to stabilize and enhance patient care in North San Diego County as of July 1, 2026. The new health system operates under the name “Palomar UC San Diego Health” and serves a region of nearly one million people. Oversight of the JPA includes the joint operation of both the Escondido and Poway hospitals among other health facilities and resources. The Palomar UC San Diego Health Authority and UC San Diego Health are two separate health systems, maintaining separate licenses and independent medical staffs.
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Source: https://health.ucsd.edu/news/press-releases/2026-07-02-palomar-health-and-uc-san-diego-health-form-joint-powers-authority/