Kalamazoo-based Bronson Healthcare Group, which operates Bronson Methodist Hospital, has signed a letter of intent to acquire a 51 percent interest in Battle Creek (Mich.) Health System, according to a Bronson news release.
Bronson will become the "operating partner" of the hospital by acquiring Novi, Mich.-based Trinity Health's 50 percent interest and a 1 percent stake from BCHS Community Partners.
As part of the proposed deal, the two groups would join to create a new regional health system with a board comprised of representatives from Bronson and BCHS Community Partners.
The groups plan to complete the deal by the middle of 2011, according to the release.
Read the release on the Battle Creek Health System and Bronson Healthcare merger.
Read more coverage on Michigan hospitals:
- University of Michigan Health, Two Other Systems Launch Pennant Health Alliance
- Battle Creek Health Systems Names New CEO
Bronson will become the "operating partner" of the hospital by acquiring Novi, Mich.-based Trinity Health's 50 percent interest and a 1 percent stake from BCHS Community Partners.
As part of the proposed deal, the two groups would join to create a new regional health system with a board comprised of representatives from Bronson and BCHS Community Partners.
The groups plan to complete the deal by the middle of 2011, according to the release.
Read the release on the Battle Creek Health System and Bronson Healthcare merger.
Read more coverage on Michigan hospitals:
- University of Michigan Health, Two Other Systems Launch Pennant Health Alliance
- Battle Creek Health Systems Names New CEO