Becker's Healthcare April 29, 2024
The University of Kentucky board of trustees has approved plans to proceed with the acquisition of St. Claire HealthCare in Morehead, Ky.
Lexington-based UK HealthCare’s proposed acquisition of St. Claire would expand clinical and academic programs and expand access to high-quality care for more patients in the region, according to the health system.
Both parties are seeking regulatory and other third-party approvals and finalizing transition documents with a targeted closing date of July 1.
St. Claire HealthCare is one of the largest employers in the greater Morehead region with more than 1,300 employees, including more than 50 physicians and almost 50 advanced practice providers. It includes a 139-bed hospital, seven primary care facilities, two urgent care centers, a...