MARTIN COUNTY, Fla. (CBS12) — Treasure Coast Healthcare is getting another boost as two hospital giants, Tampa General Hospital and Massachusetts General Brigham, team up to bring a new ambulatory network to the region.

The partnership will offer services spanning from Palm Beach County to St. Lucie County, aiming to address the needs of a fast-growing and aging population.

While the news is being met with excitement, officials note that the network will have certain limitations as it begins its rollout.

The expansion is focused strictly on outpatient services, such as primary care and cancer treatment, meaning the network will not provide emergency services. While the healthcare duo hasn’t announced plans to open a physical facility on the Treasure Coast just yet, they are actively looking to expand their local physician network. Jackie Kendrick, CEO of Treasure Coast Hospice, told CBS12 News that this expansion is exactly what the area needs.

“The population is growing, and our population is aging, so you see that increased need,” Kendrick said, adding that residents currently face long wait times for visits with different specialists.

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Representatives for the hospitals were unavailable for an interview but told CBS12 News that the region’s rapid growth drove the decision to move into the Treasure Coast.

“These three counties have fast-growing populations and limited access to coordinated specialty care. This network will meet that need,” the representatives stated.

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While there is currently no specific timeline for when residents can begin using these services, the network has the potential to help solve some of the ongoing wait-time issues for non-emergency care across the Treasure Coast.