Transactions & Valuation Issues

Dallas-based Steward Health Care has signed a letter of intent to sell Easton (Pa.) Hospital to a local healthcare system, a source familiar with the agreement told The Morning Call.

In an effort to remain afloat, Henderson, Ky.-based Methodist Health will join Deaconess Health System in Evansville, Ind., on July 1.

Private equity firms KKR and GK Investment have approached NMC Health, the largest private hospital operator in the United Arab Emirates, about a buyout, according to Bloomberg. 

Medical Properties Trust, a real estate investment trust, reported a record $4.5 billion in acquisitions for 2019.

An ongoing legal battle over whether Anthem or Cigna owes the other billions in termination fees may be coming to an end. 

Gaithersburg, Md.-based Adventist HealthCare will take over operation of Howard University Hospital in Washington, D.C., under a management services agreement that begins Feb. 17.

Livingston (Mont.) HealthCare has purchased 100 acres of land next to its campus, according to the Livingston Enterprise. 

McKesson Corp. and Change Healthcare are working to end their partnership, according to a Securities and Exchange Commission filing. 

Centene Corp. is postponing the release of its 2020 financial forecast due to the insurer's recent integration with WellCare Health Plans.

Mid Coast-Parkview Health will join MaineHealth on March 1, according to the Portland Press Herald.