The University of Kansas Health System and Liberty (Mo.) Hospital have signed definitive agreements for the hospital and its clinics to join the Kansas City-based health system. KU Health System currently operates six acute care hospitals and two behavioral health hospitals. While it operates various clinics in Missouri, Liberty would be its first hospital in the state. The hospital, which has more than 2,000 employees and 330 physicians, will also maintain an open medical staff — except for certain hospital-based service lines and specialties for which exclusive provider coverage arrangements may be necessary.
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Source: https://www.beckershospitalreview.com/hospital-transactions-and-valuation/kansas-system-to-acquire-1st-hospital-in-missouri.html