Mergers and Acquisitions

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.

A KPMG survey finds most expect more deals and are optimistic about the year ahead.

RWJBarnabas Health has signed an agreement with Englewood Health that would lead to the hospital joining the system.

The two Delaware Valley hospital systems say it’s a mutual decision to remain separate. They explored building a non-profit system serving four states.

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.