Freestanding Children’s Hospitals Merger Case Study

This case study explores the merger of Children's Hospital of Orange County (CHOC) and Rady Children’s Hospital San Diego (RCHSD) into Rady Children’s Health (RCH). It highlights the collaborative vision, strategic planning, and evidence-based storytelling that drove this initiative to enhance pediatric healthcare access, outcomes, and innovation across Southern California. The document outlines the challenges and opportunities in merging two leading healthcare organizations to better serve chil