Transactions & Valuation Issues

Alamogordo, N.M.-based Gerald Champion Regional Medical Center has signed a nonbinding letter of intent to join Irving, Texas-based Christus Health. 

Little Rock, Ark.-based Baptist Health has picked up five more urgent care centers in Arkansas, arkadelphian.com reported May 4. 

Here are 15 major hospital and healthcare merger and acquisition-related transactions from April:

Liberty (Mo.) Hospital's leadership team and board are reaching out to a group of more than 30 local, regional and national health systems to explore partnership opportunities for growth.

Franklin, Tenn.-based CHS, which reported a net loss of $20 million in the first quarter on revenues of $3.1 billion, is on the hunt for new acquisitions just as it is also in discussions to sell off more assets.

Marietta, Ga.-based Wellstar Health System and Augusta (Ga.) University Health System have finalized their merger agreement, The Augusta Chronicle reported May 2. 

Oklahoma City-based Integris Health will take over as operator of Woodward (Okla.) Hospital after AllianceHealth's lease expires Nov. 30.

Nashville, Tenn.-based Ardent Health has swapped one private investor for another.

The Hermann (Mo.) Area District Hospital board of directors voted unanimously to approve a management agreement with St. Louis-based Mercy Health System, emissourian.com reported May 1.

Academic Medical Centers (AMCs) are facing unique challenges and opportunities in the current environment. With healthcare systems becoming more complex and dynamic, AMCs are adapting their strategies to preserve their inherent strengths and capitalize on evolving industry dynamics. One of…