The following stories about hospital mergers, acquisitions and general transactions were posted within the last week, beginning with the most recent.
1. 15 Things to Know About the Deal Between Partners HealthCare, Massachusetts AG Martha Coakley
A hearing on the deal between Massachusetts Attorney General Martha Coakley and Boston-based Partners Healthcare has been granted another extension Sept. 29. The public comment period will run through Sept. 15, and Ms. Coakley has until Sept. 25 to respond to the comments.
2. Healthcare M&A Spending Skyrockets 152% in Q2
Healthcare merger and acquisition spending jumped to $135.2 billion during the second quarter of this year, a 152 percent increase from $53.6 billion during the second quarter of 2013, according to an Irving Levin Associates report.
3. 6 Top Drivers of Healthcare Acquisition, Affiliation Activity
Here are the six top-identified drivers of acquisition and affiliation activity, according to a report by the Healthcare Financial Management Association, based on hospital and health system site visits, interviews and 145 responses to a survey sent to senior financial executive HFMA members.
4. CHS, Natchez Regional Medical Center Sign Definitive Agreement
Community Health Systems, based in Franklin, Tenn., and Natchez (Miss.) Regional Medical Center signed a definitive agreement allowing CHS to acquire all of Natchez Regional's assets.
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