Mergers and Acquisitions

The state signs off on Hartford HealthCare’s purchase of Manchester Memorial and Rockville General hospitals, with some conditions.

The health system is looking to finalize an agreement that would have Fairfield Medical Center become a member of OhioHealth.

WVU Health System announces a deal to add the Independence Health System in western Pennsylvania, and will invest $800 million to improve its hospitals.

The growing company, which recently acquired Clarity Software Solutions, is working with providers and health plans to improve the patient experience and build loyalty.

The state’s governor said the merger would lead to better services and lower prices for consumers. Federal regulators have opposed the deal over fears that patients would pay more for services.

The health system has completed a deal to add Prairie Lakes Healthcare System, a rural health organization.

With the transaction, VUMC would acquire full ownership of Tennova Healthcare-Clarksville and its clinics. CHS has been divesting some of its hospitals.

York Hospital is looking to join MaineHealth. York Hospital’s CEO says it can no longer stay independent.

Community Health Systems has announced a deal to sell three hospitals in northeastern Pennsylvania to Tenor Health Foundation. CHS has been trying to sell the hospitals.

A bankruptcy court has approved Hartford’s bid to acquire Manchester Memorial Hospital and Rockville General Hospital. Prospect Medical Holdings filed for bankruptcy earlier this year.

The Washington-based system announced plans for an affiliation with Samaritan Health Services, a five-hospital system. Officials hope to finalize the transaction in 2026.

“This is about building a powerful bridge between the science that transforms lives and the systems that deliver that transformation,” said Michael J. Hennessy Jr., MJH Life Sciences chairman and CEO, of the BPD Healthcare acquisition.

The system is looking to add Garnet Health. The organizations are hoping to reach a definitive agreement by the end of the year.

The system has signed an agreement with Heritage Valley Health System. Allegheny has pledged to make significant investments in the system.

There were more deals in the third quarter of 2025, including the first mega-mergers of the year. The majority involved organizations in distress.

The Indiana system has completed the acquisition of Jennie Stuart Health, based in Kentucky. But Deaconess had to overcome local opposition.

Atlantic Health and Saint Peter’s Healthcare System won’t be coming together. They say the decision was mutual, and disappointing.

Dr. John D’Angelo, Northwell’s new CEO, says Medicaid cuts will mean more uninsured patients and crowded emergency rooms. Northwell will be working to keep people out of the hospital.

Nick Barto started in his new role Wednesday. He succeeds Rich Liekweb, who announced his plans to step down in the summer.

Dr. John D’Angelo succeeds longtime CEO Michael Dowling. He discusses the transition, the recent merger with Nuvance Health, and the system’s digital transformation.

Health Assurance Transformation LLC, a subsidiary of the venture capital giant, is slated to complete the acquisition of Summa Health.

The University of Minnesota had hoped to create a merged system with Essentia Health and Fairview Health Services. Essentia has pulled out of the merger talks.

The New Hampshire system has signed a letter of intent to acquire Littleton Regional Healthcare, a small, rural hospital. Littleton said Dartmouth is the most appealing partner.

The healthcare investment firm and Premier say the deal should close early next year. Premier works with hospitals on supply chain solutions, data analytics and other areas.

The health system is aiming to purchase two facilities owned by Prospect Medical Holdings, which declared bankruptcy earlier this year.