Not every N.J. hospital sees need to merge into bigger system — but independents are dwindling
Every year, New Jersey’s health care system moves one merger closer to making independent hospitals a relic of the past.
Merger Monitor
Independent streak
Hospital mergers are on the rise but standalone facilities are finding ways to survive.
New deals coming
Financial pressures and an increasingly competitive market are driving the consolidation of hospitals in New Jersey. While traditional hospital mergers and acquisitions will continue, an uptick in non-traditional alliances will also occur in 2020.
RWJBarnabas, Saint Peter’s Healthcare to explore merger
Saint Peter’s Healthcare System and RWJBarnabas Health announced on Dec. 16 that they have signed a non-binding letter of intent to explore a potential partnership.
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Bayonne blues
Bayonne Medical Center is looking for a merger partner amid a consolidation wave, but residents worry about losing access to acute care...
Merger mania shakes up Philadelphia-area health system rankings
The merger mania reshaping the Philadelphia region’s health care industry over the past few years is evident by the changes at the top of this year’s Philadelphia Business Journal ranking of the region’s largest health systems.
RWJBarnabas to buy Christ Hospital and Hoboken University Medical Center
RWJBarnabas, one of the state’s largest health care systems, is set to acquire Christ Hospital and Hoboken University Medical Center in a deal that could drastically change the health care landscape in Hudson County.
FTC to Study the Impact of COPAs
The Federal Trade Commission issued orders to five health insurance companies and two health systems to provide information that will allow the agency to study the effects of certificates of public advantage (COPAs) on prices, quality, access, and innovation...
HPAE Calls for Oversight and Transparency as Englewood Health merges into Hackensack Meridian Health, NJ’s Largest Healthcare Corporation
Statement by Debbie White, RN and President regarding the announcement by Englewood Health on the merger into the Hackensack Meridian Health System
Englewood Medical, one of last independents in region, to merge with Hackensack Meridian
A partnership between Hackensack Meridian Health and St. Joseph's Health announced Wednesday will focus on cancer care Alexis Shanes, North Jersey Record
Trinitas signs LOI with RWJBarnabas Health to join system
Trinitas Regional Medical Center and RWJBarnabas Health announced on Thursday it has signed a Letter of Intent (LOI)...