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HCA's 2Q earnings exceed expectations

By Beth Kutscher | July 16, 2013 | Basic Web

Investors breathed a sigh of relief Tuesday as HCA, the country's largest hospital system, previewed better-than-expected financial results for the second quarter.
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Healthcare deals top 90 in June

By Melanie Evans | July 05, 2013 | Basic Web

Healthcare deals accelerated in June, a month that saw more than 90 transactions across all sectors and the proposed $4.3 billion acquisition of Vanguard Health Systems by Tenet Healthcare Corp., according to Modern Healthcare's M&A Watch.
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Chains look for stronger second quarter after worrisome first

By Beth Kutscher | July 02, 2013 | Basic Web

With the second quarter now in the books but not yet reported, the market will be waiting to see whether patient volumes rebound after a tough first quarter that saw large declines.
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Merger means pressure's on for struggling stand-alone facilities

By Beth Kutscher | July 02, 2013

Watch out, community hospitals. The proposed merger between Tenet Healthcare Corp. and Vanguard Health Systems is expected to increase pressure on already-struggling stand-alone facilities in the markets where the two chains operate.
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Betting on change | Tenet deal with Vanguard shows it's primed to try ACO effort, new payment model

By Beth Kutscher | June 29, 2013 | Print Magazine

Tenet's Vanguard deal is about three things: building size and scale; squeezing more revenue from Vanguard's hospital and ambulatory-care portfolio; and becoming a bigger player in managed care.
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Tenet, Vanguard deal could be boon for their vendors

By Beth Kutscher | June 25, 2013 | Basic Web

Tenet Healthcare Corp.'s plan to buy Vanguard Health Systems creates new opportunities for the vendors that work with the two companies.
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Vanguard deal would bolster Tenet in key markets

By Beth Kutscher | June 24, 2013 | Basic Web

Two years after Nashville-based Vanguard Health Systems' initial public offering, the nation's smallest publicly traded hospital operator said it would join forces with Tenet Healthcare Corp. in an all-cash, $1.8 billion deal.
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Tenet Healthcare buying Vanguard Health for $1.8 billion

By Associated Press | June 24, 2013

Tenet Healthcare Corp. is buying Vanguard Health Systems Inc. for about $1.8 billion, helping to expand its service offerings and broaden its geographic reach.
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Pressure mounting | HMA braces itself as investor pushes for change, CEO retires

By Beth Kutscher | June 01, 2013 | Print Magazine

Health Management Associates is under fire from an activist investor, but a change of ownership at the company may be little more than wishful thinking.
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