For Albert Wright Jr., PharmD, president and CEO of Morgantown, W.Va.-based WVU Health System, its announcement to acquire Greensburg, Pa.-based Independence Health System felt like “Christmas morning.” “You work on these things for a long time before you’re able to announce them,” Dr. Wright told Becker’s. “Sometimes it’s just nice to share it and get a reaction. I feel very excited about it.” Becker’s connected with Dr. Wright and WVU Health System’s CFO Nick Barcellona to discuss their vision for the acquisition, the system’s investment plans, and what the integration will mean for patients and employees.
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Source: https://www.beckershospitalreview.com/hospital-transactions-and-valuation/from-25-to-30-hospitals-inside-wvu-health-systems-bold-pennsylvania-expansion/