The following healthcare mergers, acquisitions and general transactions took place or were announced within the past week.
1. HCA deal for Louisiana hospital blocked by Tulane contract
Nashville, Tenn.-based Hospital Corporation of America's relationship with Tulane University in New Orleans caused the hospital operator's discussions about taking over East Jefferson General Hospital in Metairie, La., to end.
2. Nobilis to acquire Victory Medical Center Houston
Houston-based Nobilis Health entered into an agreement to acquire Victory Medical Center Houston.
3. Lancaster General Health to become part of UPenn Health System
Philadelphia-based Penn Medicine finalized an agreement to acquire Lancaster (Pa.) General Health.
4. Spartanburg Regional Healthcare System could operate Wallace Thompson Hospital
Spartanburg (S.C.) Regional Healthcare System could take over Union, S.C.-based Wallace Thomson Hospital and Ellen Sagar Nursing Home as part of a bankruptcy settlement plan for the Union Hospital District.
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