Springfield, Mo.-based CoxHealth finalized the acquisition of its sixth hospital — Lamar, Mo.-based Barton County Memorial Hospital — Jan. 1.
Under the agreement, the hospital will be rebranded Cox Barton County Hospital.
Officials said employees will not see changes to their daily routines. All employees in good standing at the hospital prior to the acquisition will retain their positions for at least one year.
All physician contracts will also remain in effect, officials said.