1. Hartford HealthCare, Backus Healthcare Formalize Partnership Plans
Hartford (Conn.) HealthCare and Backus Healthcare System in Norwich, Conn., formally agreed to affiliate.
2. Catholic Health Initiatives, PeaceHealth to Form Regional Healthcare Network
Englewood, Colo.-based Catholic Health Initiatives and Vancouver, Wash.-based PeaceHealth signed a nonbinding letter of intent to create a regional healthcare system.
3. Dignity Health Closes Acquisition of U.S. HealthWorks
San Francisco-based Dignity Health closed its acquisition of U.S. HealthWorks Medical Group in Valencia, Calif., an independent operator of occupational medicine and urgent care centers.
4. NCH Healthcare System in Florida Joins Mayo Clinic Care Network
Naples, Fla.-based NCH Healthcare joined the Mayo Clinic Care Network as the first member of the network in Florida and the Southeast region of the United States.
5. Jefferson Regional Medical Center to Join Mercy in Missouri
Jefferson Regional Medical Center in Crystal City, Mo., and Chesterfield, Mo.-based Mercy entered into a formal letter of intent for a partnership.
6. Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian, St. Joseph Health Plan to Affiliate
St. Joseph Health in Orange County, Calif., and Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian in Newport Beach, Calif., signed a letter of intent to form an affiliation.
7. WCA Hospital in New York, UPMC Hamot Sign Affiliation Agreement
WCA Hospital in Jamestown, N.Y., and UPMC Hamot in Erie, Pa., signed a strategic affiliation agreement to expand access to healthcare services and resources in the region.
8. Boone Memorial Hospital Transfers Operations, Becomes Community-Owned, Non-Profit
Boone Memorial Hospital in Madison, W.Va., transitioned from a county-owned hospital to a community-operated, non-profit entity.
