The systems declared their intent to affiliate in March. Officials expect to complete the deal Sept. 1, pending regulatory approval.
The acquisition places UPMC in direct competition with Philadelphia-based University of Pennsylvania Health System, one of the largest systems in southeastern Pennsylvania.
Through the transaction, UPMC will also gain control of the four hospitals PinnacleHealth acquired through a deal with Franklin, Tenn.-based Community Health Systems July 3.
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