Mergers & Acquisitions
Healthcare companies will be required to provide more information to regulators ahead of any proposed mergers.
Four "mega merger" transactions were announced in the quarter.
Cardinal Health says the transaction is part of its effort to help community healthcare providers maintain their independence.
Northwest Healthcare has invested about $200M in capital projects in the Tucson metro area over the past 5 years.
After the acquisition closes, IU Health Plans will operate as part of Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield in Indiana.
The two organizations contend that their combined strengths will help to advance the level of care for patients in New York and Connecticut.
For the price tag, McKesson will have a controlling interest representing about 70% ownership of Core Ventures.
Surgery Partners is the third-largest ASC operator in the country, and private equity firms are reportedly also interested in buying the chain.
The critical access hospital will become AdventHealth Polk and join AdventHealth Hendersonville in providing care to Western North Carolina.
Sale to CHA Partners is a positive step to remaining a critical healthcare provider in Delaware County, Crozer says.