Mergers and Acquisitions

William Robertson will retire at the end of the year. Florence Chang, MultiCare’s president, will take over as CEO on Jan. 1.

She spoke with Chief Healthcare Executive at the HFMA conference about integrating Spectrum Health and Beaumont Health to form Corewell Health. She also talked about facing financial headwinds and the value of partnerships.

He spoke with Chief Healthcare Executive at the Healthcare Financial Management Association about challenges with reimbursements and potential with the use of AI.

The Catholic health system has completed the deal to acquire AMSURG’s 300 ambulatory surgery centers. It marks a shift in Ascension’s long-term strategy.

Freeman Health System has finalized the acquisition of Northwest Health in a $112 million transaction. Northwest operates four hospitals.

The systems have come together on a definitive agreement. If the deal is approved, they would create a system with 39 hospitals, and Sutter would invest $2 billion in Allina’s market.

WakeMed says joining Atrium is key to ensuring its long-term future, and Atrium has pledged $2 billion in investments. Some North Carolina officials have voiced concerns.

He says Marshfield Clinic’s integration into Sanford Health has accelerated a financial turnaround and produced benefits across the organization.

The South Dakota system and North Memorial Health in the Twin Cities announced plans to come together. North Memorial would anchor a new care delivery region for Sanford Health.

The two health systems say they hope to complete the transfer of Trinity Health System in the fall.

UConn Health has signed plans to acquire Bristol Health, shortly after reaching a tentative agreement to add Day Kimball Hospital to the system.

Lawmakers said health systems are charging Americans too much for care. Hospital leaders pointed to challenges with insurers and more Americans losing coverage.

He talks about the expansion of services across northern California, preparing for Medicaid cuts and why growth is necessary.

The head of the California health system spoke with Chief Healthcare Executive about plans to create a 39-hospital system, investing in Minnesota, and Sutter’s growth in recent years.

There were more than 20 deals announced, the biggest first quarter number since 2020, according to Kaufman Hall.

They’re looking to create a 39-hospital system. Allina would join Sutter Health, and the California system vows to invest $2 billion in Allina’s properties in Minnesota and Wisconsin.

Community Health Systems, Inc. says it plans to sell the facilities to Freeman Health System. With the deal, Freeman would enter Arkansas for the first time.

Baptist Memorial Health Care, based in Memphis, has finalized the acquisition of Arkansas Methodist Medical Center.

The health system has finalized a joint venture with Renown Health to operate a health plan and provide outpatient care services.

There is some optimism for more mergers and acquisitions in the year ahead. But the level of the rebound is unclear.

St. David’s HealthCare reached the deal with ZT Corporate, expanding its network of emergency centers in Austin and central Texas.

The state’s health department has signed off on Tenor Health Foundation’s plans to purchase the facilities in northeastern Pennsylvania.

Community Health Systems has reached an agreement to sell Crestwood Medical Center to the Huntsville Hospital Health System.

Both entities are part of MJH Life Sciences. The goal is to offer more services and insights in marketing and communications for healthcare and life sciences brands.

There were fewer deals in 2025. But there was more merger activity in the second half of the year, perhaps signaling momentum for more deals.