Becker's Healthcare May 2, 2024
The University of Kansas Health System and Liberty (Mo.) Hospital have signed definitive agreements for the hospital and its clinics to join the Kansas City-based health system.
KU Health System currently operates six acute care hospitals and two behavioral health hospitals. While it operates various clinics in Missouri, Liberty would be its first hospital in the state.
The deal is expected to close July 1.
“When you look at the metro area here in Kansas City, there aren’t many independent hospitals. There are many hospitals that are now managed outside the metro area,” Bob Page, president and CEO of the University of Kansas Health, told Becker’s. “This was a perfect opportunity to partner with another independent hospital in...
Today's Sponsors
Today's Sponsor