Transactions & Valuation Issues

Ontario, Calif.-based Prime Healthcare Services has purchased Dallas Medical Center, according to a Herald Online report.

Boston-based Steward Health Care may back out of its deal to purchase Landmark Medical Center in Woonsocket, R.I., according to a WPRI.com report.

Wellsboro, Pa.-based Laurel Health System's integration into Susquehanna Health System in Williamsport, Pa., became effective Sept. 1 after receiving regulatory approval.

Milwaukee-based Aurora Health Care and Franklin, Tenn.-based IASIS Healthcare announced a partnership, which includes clinical affiliations and the formation of a development joint venture — Aurora IASIS Health Partners.

The following hospital mergers and acquisitions took place within the past week, beginning with the most recent.

The U.S. Department of Justice and Massachusetts Attorney General Martha Coakley are closely scrutinizing Boston-based Partners HealthCare System's bid to acquire South Shore Hospital in Weymouth, Mass., according to a Boston Globe report.

The board of directors for Lakeland (Fla.) Regional Medical Center and its parent Lakeland Regional Health System voted to join Tampa-based University of South Florida's new health system, according to a report by The Ledger.

As the United States moves forward with healthcare reform, many hospitals and health systems continue to pursue and form partnerships ranging from strategic alliances to sales or mergers. While there is no rule for the type of hospitals or health…

Sound Shore Medical Center in New Rochelle, N.Y., is considering a partnership with one of four larger, regional hospitals, according to a Journal News report.

Branson, Mo.-based Skaggs Regional Medical Center's board of directors and Springfield, Mo.-based CoxHealth's trustees have agreed to partner.