Mergers and Acquisitions

August 19, 2022

The Federal Trade Agreement warns that state Certificates of Public Advantage aren’t a substitute for antitrust laws, and lead to higher costs for patients.

August 18, 2022

In an interview with Chief Healthcare Executive, Thomas says the deal offers the chance to expand more services to Mississippi and helps extend Ochsner’s reach. Rush is now known as Ochsner Rush Health.

August 01, 2022

The Louisiana-based system adds Rush’s 7 hospitals and more than 30 clinics. The Rush system will now be known as Ochsner Rush Health.

July 26, 2022

It’s been a slow start to the year for healthcare mergers, but analysts project more transactions in the coming months. Critics worry about the prospect of mega-deals.

July 22, 2022

The e-commerce behemoth is buying the primary care provider, saying the health industry needs reinvention. Analysts say Amazon could succeed.

July 07, 2022

The Rhode Island system said it weighed other options. While Care New England is looking for partnerships, the board voted to continue operating independently.

June 21, 2022

HCA Healthcare and Steward Health are dropping plans involving the sale of five hospitals, while RWJ Barnabas Health and Saint Peter’s have called off their effort to merge.

June 21, 2022

The Delaware-based system is buying Jennersville Hospital, which closed its doors Dec. 31. Executives say they haven’t decided what services will be available.

June 07, 2022

The Federal Trade Commission is suing to block the deal, arguing it would hurt competition and lead to higher prices.

June 02, 2022

The software giant says it has received all regulatory approvals and should close the deal within days. Oracle says the merger will transform the healthcare industry.