The Federal Trade Commission has approved a proposal for Fairmont, W.Va.-based West Virginia United Health System to add two hospitals in Parkersburg, W.Va., to its system, according to a WTAP report.
Under the proposed deal, WVUHS will acquire St. Joseph's Hospital in Parkersburg, W.Va., and Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital, also in Parkersburg, will merge into the system. St. Joseph's is currently owned by Signature Hospital Corp.
A certificate of need has already been filed and is awaiting approval. If approved, WVUHS has said it will retain all current employees of the hospitals, according to the report.
The groups hope to finalize their integration by Feb. 1, 2011.
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Under the proposed deal, WVUHS will acquire St. Joseph's Hospital in Parkersburg, W.Va., and Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital, also in Parkersburg, will merge into the system. St. Joseph's is currently owned by Signature Hospital Corp.
A certificate of need has already been filed and is awaiting approval. If approved, WVUHS has said it will retain all current employees of the hospitals, according to the report.
The groups hope to finalize their integration by Feb. 1, 2011.
Read the WTAP report on West Virginia United Health System.
Read more coverage on West Virginia United Health System.
- Certificate of Need Filed for Proposed Merger of Two West Virginia Hospitals
- West Virginia United Health System to Acquire Hospital, Affiliate With Another