Muskegon hospitals to merge

As Muskegon’s downtown draws new business to the city’s core, two Muskegon hospitals say it’s time to combine their businesses and strengthen core medical services in the region. The merger, announced today, will bring the two healthcare facilities under the umbrella of the nation’s fourth largest Catholic healthcare system.

According to excerpts from the story:

Hackley Hospital and Mercy General Health Partners plan to end a century of competition by merging their institutions under the ownership of Catholic health giant Trinity Health.

The announcement by both institutions expected today puts a stop to widespread rumors and speculation about a merger or purchase. If finalized, it would end decades of costly competition that has resulted in unnecessary duplication of health services, officials said.

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