Transactions & Valuation Issues

Naperville, Ill.-based Edward-Elmhurst Health acquired Sycamore, Ill.-based Kishwaukee Medical Associates. The partnership was effective Jan. 1.

The board of trustees of Cheyenne (Wyo.) Regional Medical Center unanimously voted Friday to advise the county board of commissioners to release a formal proposal to larger healthcare systems notifying them of the medical center's intent to form an affiliation.

Charlotte, N.C.-based Vizion Health acquired Miami, Okla.-based Willow Crest Hospital, a 50-bed acute care psychiatric hospital.

New York City-based Mount Sinai Health System and The Actors Fund are collaborating on a health center exclusively for members of the performing arts and entertainment industry in New York City, according to Playbill.

Prime Healthcare Foundation, the nonprofit affiliate of Ontario, Calif.-based Prime Healthcare Services, and Mission (Texas) Regional Medical Center signed a non-binding letter of intent for Prime Healthcare Foundation to purchase the medical center.

The following were the most-viewed transactions and valuations stories published by Becker's Hospital Review for the month of January.

The following healthcare mergers, acquisitions and general partnerships took place or were announced in January.

After completing their merger agreement five months ago, officials from Webster, Iowa-based Van Diest Family Health Clinic and Webster (Iowa) City Medical Clinic said the transition process has been smooth, according to The Messenger.

Fort Lauderdale, Fla.-based Mednax will acquire Nashville, Tenn.-based Radiology Alliance, one of the largest private practice radiology groups in the state.

Boston-based Massachusetts Eye and Ear will join Partners HealthCare, also in Boston.