Trinity Health Mid-Atlantic abandoned its plan to acquire Tower Health's Chestnut Hill Hospital in January 2022, part of a broader trend where over 29 hospital mergers, acquisitions, and partnerships were called off in recent years. Notable cancellations include Community Health Systems' $120 million sale of Commonwealth Health and Novant Health's $320 million acquisition of two hospitals, both facing regulatory hurdles. Other significant deals, such as the merger between Presbyterian Healthcare Services and UnityPoint Health, were also terminated after extensive negotiations.
Hospital mergers and acquisitions surged by 79% in Q3 2024 compared to Q2, and increased by 25% from the same quarter in 2023, according to a report by Cain Brothers. The trend is expected to continue into 2025 due to ongoing financial challenges, with notable for-profit to nonprofit conversions and significant divestitures by major health systems. Standalone hospitals are increasingly seeking partnerships with larger systems for capital and integrated care access.
Steward Health Care has sold its physician network, Stewardship Health, to Rural Healthcare Group for $245 million amid ongoing bankruptcy proceedings. The acquisition, approved by federal regulators, will rebrand the organization as Revere Medical and aims to enhance local healthcare access while investing in infrastructure and technology. RHG, backed by Kinderhook Industries, focuses on serving underserved populations and plans to maintain continuity of care across its clinics in multiple states.
Healthcare M&A activity declined by 2.8% in Q3 2024, reaching its lowest level since Q3 2020, influenced by high borrowing costs and regulatory scrutiny. Notable transactions included Orlando Health's acquisition of three Florida hospitals from Steward Health Care for $439.4 million, part of Steward's divestiture following bankruptcy. The Professional Services sector led in transaction volume, particularly in dentistry, while private equity funding in announced deals fell to 7%.
In Q3 2024, healthcare mergers and acquisitions in the U.S. saw a 2.8% decline, continuing a downward trend. Notable transactions included TowerBrook Capital's $8.9 billion acquisition of R1 RCM Inc. and Orlando Health's $439.4 million purchase of three Florida hospitals from Steward Health Care. Despite high borrowing costs and regulatory scrutiny, the hospital sector experienced a 50% increase in activity, driven by divestitures from Steward Health Care.
Healthcare mergers and acquisitions surged to $13.3 billion in Q3 2024, marking the highest activity level since Q3 2017, driven largely by transactions related to the Steward Health Care bankruptcy. Among 27 announced deals, four were classified as "mega mergers," including significant acquisitions by Orlando Health and Prime Healthcare. The overall transaction volume reflects a trend of portfolio realignment among large health systems, with notable divestitures aimed at reducing debt and enhancing operational efficiency.
In Q3 2024, hospital merger and acquisition activity surged, with 27 transactions announced, the highest for that quarter since 2017, driven largely by the Steward Health Care bankruptcy. Total transacted revenue reached $13.3 billion, including four mega-mergers, as health systems adapt to community needs and financial challenges. Despite the high transaction volume, many struggling organizations face difficulties in finding partners, raising concerns about potential hospital closures.
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