Becker's Healthcare September 17, 2024
Tucson, Ariz.-based Northwest Urgent Care, a subsidiary of Community Health Systems, will acquire 10 urgent care centers in Arizona.
As hospital consolidation continues to accelerate, ASCs in many markets are facing changes in competitive dynamics, reimbursement rates and opportunities for partnerships.
Here are five things to know:
1. The seller is Carbon Health, a San Francisco-based primary and urgent care provider, and the deal is expected to close in the fourth quarter.
2. If the acquisition closes, CHS’ Northwest Network would grow to more than 80 care sites.
3. Northwest Healthcare invested about $200 million in the region...