The following healthcare mergers, acquisitions and general partnerships took place or were announced in the past week.
1. Prime inks deal to expand its reach to Ohio
Prime Healthcare Foundation, the nonprofit affiliate of Ontario, Calif.-based Prime Healthcare Services, signed a definitive agreement to acquire East Liverpool, Ohio-based River Valley Health Partners, which includes 152-bed East Liverpool City Hospital.
2. Merger talks back on between Lifespan, Care New England
For the third time, merger talks are on the table between two Providence, R.I.-based health systems — Lifespan and Care New England.
3. BridgePoint eyes takeover of Laurel Regional: 4 things to know
Washington, D.C.-based BridgePoint Healthcare expressed interest in taking over Laurel (Md.) Regional Hospital.
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