Hospital and health system mergers and acquisitions are projected to regain momentum in the following years as providers adapt to tougher financial conditions and look for strategic partnerships either to scale or stay afloat, according to a Kaufman Hall report published Jan. 12.
The number of hospitals and health system transactions dropped significantly in 2020 and 2021 before picking up slightly in 2022.
Here's a breakdown of the number of hospital and health system transactions announced from 2012 to 2022:
2012: 91
2013: 98
2014: 102
2015: 112
2016: 102
2017: 117
2018: 90
2019: 92
2020: 79
2021: 49
2022: 53