The following hospital mergers and acquisitions took place within the past week, beginning with the most recent.
Transactions & Valuation Issues
Huntsville (Ala.) Hospital has announced a 40-year lease agreement to acquire Decatur (Ala.) General Hospital, according to a Hartselle Enquirer report.
Crittenden Regional Hospital in West Memphis, Ark., has entered into a new affiliation and consulting agreement with Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare in Memphis, Tenn.
Three out of four healthcare organizations surveyed last year said they were considering a merger or acquisition deal, according to an infographic created by CompHealth.
Many hospital transactions are guided by the financial fit of two hospitals. During discussions, the status and health of each hospital's finances as well as potential financial opportunities are most often discussed, and the cultural fit of the organization may…
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The merger between Holy Cross Hospital and Sinai Health System, both Chicago-based, is moving ahead, according to a Southwest News Herald report.
Central Baptist Hospital in Lexington, Ky., has entered into an agreement to manage Russell County Hospital in Russell Springs, Ky., according to a Kentucky.com report.
The agreement between Mercy Health in Chesterfield, Mo., and Franklin, Tenn.-based Capella Healthcare to merge Mercy Hospital Hot Springs (Ark.) and National Park Medical Center in Hot Springs is moving forward despite initial reservation from local Catholic clergy, according to…
Winter Haven (Fla.) Hospital is discussing a consolidation with BayCare Health System in Clearwater, Fla., according to a Tampa Tribune report.
Community Memorial Healthcenter in South Hill, Va., has appointed a steering committee to explore potential affiliations and partnerships that would enable CMH to continue delivering compassionate care and outstanding clinical services, according to a Lake Gaston Gazette-Observer report.