Hospitals and health systems were involved in 18 announced M&A transactions in the second quarter of 2026, continuing the momentum in Q1 and ranking among the highest levels of Q2 M&A activity since 2019, according to the latest analysis from Kaufman Hall, a Vizient® company. Transacted revenue totaled $7.7 billion, representing a significant rebound from Q2 2025 levels. Three mega mergers–transactions in which the smaller organization has annual revenue in excess of $1 billion–contributed to an increase in average seller size in Q2 reaching $428 million. Notably, two-thirds of Q2 transactions involved independent systems proactively seeking a partner, furthering Q1 observations of strategic positioning among health systems.
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