Rhode Island officials approve Westerly Hospital’s partnership with Yale-New Haven Health

State officials approved the sale of Westerly (R.I.) Hospital to Yale-New Haven (Conn.) Health Services, the parent company of Yale University’s Schools of Medicine and Nursing, according to the Providence Journal.

Advertisement

Yale-New Haven Health Services plans to invest nearly $300 million in facilities in Connecticut and Rhode Island over the next five years.

The health department’s approval includes a number of stipulations, including that Westerly submit a plan to encourage oral and behavioral healthcare and a plan to improve the prescribing of opioids and addiction treatment, according to the article.

The affiliation process between the two organizations began in 2014.

The partnership will be effective immediately. It does not involve the purchase or sale of either organization’s assets.

More articles on transactions and valuations:
42 hospital transactions and partnerships in August
Davis Health System, WVU Medicine team up to expand cancer, cardiac services
Adena Health System, National Church Residences explore partnership options

At the Becker's 11th Annual IT + Revenue Cycle Conference: The Future of AI & Digital Health, taking place September 14–17 in Chicago, healthcare executives and digital leaders from across the country will come together to explore how AI, interoperability, cybersecurity, and revenue cycle innovation are transforming care delivery, strengthening financial performance, and driving the next era of digital health. Apply for complimentary registration now.

Register to Attend Webinar

How University Health turns ED signals into hospital-wide flow

Thursday, August 13
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM CDT

Presenters: Bill Phillips, University HealthAshley Schutz, MHA, MLS (ASCP), University HealthBill Griffith

Advertisement

Next Up in Transactions & Valuation Issues

Advertisement

Comments are closed.