Becker's Healthcare September 24, 2024
Hopkinsville, Ky.-based Jennie Stuart Health has signed a non-binding letter of intent to join Deaconess Health System, an 18-hospital system headquartered in Evansville, Ind.
Management teams of both health systems are evaluating each other and aim to finalize specific details of the transaction that would strengthen and grow services at Jennie Stuart.
“Rural hospitals today are facing huge challenges to provide the healthcare needed to best serve our communities,” Jennie Stuart President and CEO Eric Lee said. “By coming together with Deaconess, we will be able to continue our mission and expand services that we...