Northwestern, KishHealth merger receives approval

The Illinois Health Facilities and Services Review Board has approved the merger of Chicago-based Northwestern Memorial HealthCare and KishHealth System in Dekalb, Ill., according to a Crain’s Chicago Business report.

Advertisement

KishHealth signed a definitive agreement to join Northwestern Memorial in August. With the state regulatory board’s approval, the two entities are one step closer to joining forces.

“With this important approval, both organizations will continue to work together to finalize this agreement with the anticipation of KishHealth becoming a member of Northwestern Medicine before the end of the year,” said Christopher King, a Northwestern spokesman, according to the report.

The deal creates a six-hospital network that will provide care across eight Illinois counties.  

More articles on healthcare industry transactions:

11 recent hospital transactions and partnerships
Exit activity in private equity healthcare drives busy deal flow: 5 things to know 
10 of the most interesting healthcare transactions of 2015

At the Becker's 11th Annual IT + Revenue Cycle Conference: The Future of AI & Digital Health, taking place September 14–17 in Chicago, healthcare executives and digital leaders from across the country will come together to explore how AI, interoperability, cybersecurity, and revenue cycle innovation are transforming care delivery, strengthening financial performance, and driving the next era of digital health. Apply for complimentary registration now.

Register to Attend Webinar

Reconsider What’s Possible: Enterprise RCM and the Pro-Fee Practice

Tuesday, July 28
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM CDT

Presenters: Garett Kreitz, Med-MetrixJohn Stefanowicz, Med-Metrix

Advertisement

Next Up in Transactions & Valuation Issues

Advertisement

Comments are closed.