As part of the merger, Vanguard will provide money for Valley Baptist to repay its debts. Although Valley Baptist will remain non-profit and tax-exempt, its two medical centers will become taxable, which will generate money for the cities and school districts.
The percentage of Vanguard’s ownership is undetermined, a Vanguard spokesman said.
Read the Brownsville Herald report on Valley Baptist Health System.
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