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Wed Feb 6, 2019, 12:55 AM Feb 2019

Baylor Scott & White Health and Memorial Hermann Health System merger called off

A proposed merger of Baylor Scott & White and Memorial Hermann in Houston is off.

“After months of thoughtful exploration, we have decided to discontinue talks of a merger between our two systems,” according to a prepared statement from the two health care systems that was released on Tuesday.

In October of last year the two organizations signed a letter of intent to create the largest health care system in Texas

“Ultimately, we have concluded that as strong, successful organizations, we are capable of achieving our visions for the future without merging at this time,” the statement said. “We have a tremendous amount of respect for each other and remain committed to strengthening our communities, advancing the health of Texans and transforming the delivery of care.”

Read more: http://www.tdtnews.com/news/article_3562421c-2964-11e9-917f-37a5f39c52b2.html

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