Rolla, Mo.-based Phelps Health and Salem (Mo.) Memorial Hospital District have ended discussions about a potential affiliation after a year of exploratory talks, The Salem News reported June 20. The decision follows an extensive due diligence phase, review of contractual terms and efforts to secure public funding for capital improvements. Despite broad support for the proposed collaboration, Missouri’s final budget for fiscal year 2026 did not include the requested appropriations, according to the report.
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Source: https://www.beckershospitalreview.com/hospital-transactions-and-valuation/missouri-hospitals-scrap-merger-talks/