The conversation regarding a merger has been described as “exploratory,” and both health systems said a merger would be for the furthering of the systems’ similar missions of improving patient care in their communities, according to the report.
A decision is expected by the end of the summer.
Read the Argus Leader’s report on the possible MeritCare/Sanford Health merger.
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