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Transactions & Valuation Issues

Memorial Medical Center in Ludington, Mich., drew interest from 27 various-sized hospitals and health systems for a possible affiliation, and the hospital has narrowed its choices to a handful of "major" health systems, according to a Ludington Daily News report.

University Hospital in Newark, N.J., sent a request for proposals for a new non-profit partner to take over its management in July once it breaks away from its current operator, the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey, according…

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In a recent blog post, Paul Levy, former CEO of Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Boston, discussed some of the potential negative implications of increased merger and acquisition activity among hospitals and health systems.

In an effort to boost patient quality, reduce costs and improve access to healthcare, two major health systems — Cleveland Clinic and Franklin, Tenn.-based Community Health Systems — have created a groundbreaking strategic alliance.

The following hospital mergers, acquisitions and general transaction news took place within the past week, beginning with the most recent. 1. Ashland Community Hospital Finalizes Management Agreement With AsanteAshland (Ore.) Community Hospital finalized an agreement in which Medford, Ore.-based Asante…

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