CHS sells 180-bed hospital for $459M: 6 things to know

Alan Condon / beckershospitalreview - Franklin, Tenn.-based Community Health Systems on April 1 sold Crestwood Medical Center — a 180-bed hospital in Huntsville, Ala. — to Huntsville Hospital Health System for $459 million. Six things to know: 1. The deal includes all of the assets tied to th…

AI Summary: Community Health Systems has finalized the sale of a 180‑bed Alabama hospital for $459 million, concluding a transaction that reshuffles local care ownership and may prompt operational changes. The closing marks a notable consolidation step in regional hospital markets and raises questions about continuity and access as the new owner assumes control.

Memorial Hermann goes out of network with BCBS Texas

Elizabeth Casolo / beckershospitalreview - Houston-based Memorial Hermann Health System’s contract with BCBS Texas expired April 1, rendering the health system out of network. Commercial and ACA exchange (both individual and family) plan members lost access at the end of March. Memorial Hermann ha…

AI Summary: Memorial Hermann and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas failed to agree on a new contract, resulting in the health system going out of network for affected plan members. Patients face potential higher costs and care disruptions while negotiators jockey publicly; both sides warn of financial stakes and urge members to stay informed.