The following healthcare mergers, acquisitions and general partnerships took place or were announced in the past week.
1. Kaleida Health to affiliate with Eastern Niagara Health System
Eastern Niagara Health System in Lockport, N.Y., and Buffalo, N.Y.-based Kaleida Health inked an affiliation agreement, which will allow the systems to work together on physician recruitment, clinical education, supply chain and IT enhancement.
2. Prime gets final approval to take over bankrupt NJ hospital
After three years, Ontario, Calif.-based Prime Healthcare Services was given final approval to acquire Saint Michael's Medical Center in Newark, N.J.
3. Northwestern deal-making spree continues with Centegra partnership talks
Chicago-based Northwestern Memorial HealthCare and Crystal Lake, Ill.-based Centegra Health System signed a letter of intent to explore an affiliation.
4. Health insurer UCare to merge with Fairview Health Services
Minneapolis-based Fairview Health Services and health insurer UCare signed a letter of intent to combine their operations.
5. Physicians Realty Trust discloses $725M deal with CHI: 6 things to know
Physicians Realty Trust, a self-managed healthcare properties REIT, is looking to boost its portfolio with the addition of 52 medical office facilities owned by Englewood, Colo.-based based Catholic Health Initiatives.
6. Henry Ford expands Michigan footprint with addition of Allegiance Health
Allegiance Health in Jackson, Mich., joined Detroit-based Henry Ford Health System and introduced its new name — Henry Ford Allegiance Health.
7. UVM continues to consolidate, buys another physician practice
Burlington-based University of Vermont Health Network acquired Green Mountain Orthopedic Surgery in Berlin, Vt.
8. Glenwood Regional Medical Center partners with Ochsner Health System
Glenwood Regional Medical Center in West Monroe, La., and New Orleans-based Ochsner Health System formed a long-term partnership.
9. North Valley Hospital, Kalispell Regional Healthcare affiliate
North Valley Hospital in Whitefish, Mont., will become an affiliate under the Kalispell (Mont.) Regional Healthcare system.
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