Two trends were the primary drivers of hospital and health system M&A activity in 2025: persistent financial challenges, concentrated in smaller independent hospitals, and initial uncertainty surrounding the policy and legislative agenda of the Trump administration. Buyer and seller dynamics in 2025 reflected continued movement away from independence among mid-sized systems. Organizations in the $500–$750 million annual revenue range, as well as some approaching the $1 billion “mega merger” threshold, increasingly pursued partnerships as a strategic response to financial and operational pressures.
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Source: https://www.kaufmanhall.com/insights/research-report/hospital-and-health-system-2025-ma-review-uncertainty-transitions-continue