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Yahoo
06-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Prime Healthcare Hospitals Recognized Among Nation's Safest by The Leapfrog Group
Recognition reflects Prime's continued investment in safety, quality, and compassionate care throughout its expanding network. ONTARIO, Calif., May 06, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Prime Healthcare announced today that 31 of its hospitals across 13 states have earned an "A" Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group for spring 2025, reinforcing Prime's unwavering commitment to high-quality, evidence-based, and patient-centered care. The prestigious national recognition comes on the heels of Prime's recent expansion into the Chicago area through the acquisition of eight hospitals, care facilities, and medical groups from Ascension Illinois. Prime's continued growth is matched by its steadfast focus on delivering exceptional care and advancing clinical outcomes. "Achieving an 'A' Hospital Safety Grade reflects the tremendous dedication and hard work of those committed to patient safety," said Leah Binder, President and CEO of The Leapfrog Group. "I extend my heartfelt congratulations to Prime Healthcare, its leadership, clinicians, staff, and volunteers for fostering a culture where patients come first and safety is always a top priority." Among the 31 Prime hospitals receiving an "A" grade, 27 earned consecutive top grades across multiple grading periods, exemplifying a consistent culture of safety and quality. East Liverpool City Hospital (OH) and Lake Huron Medical Center (MI) have achieved straight "A" ratings since 2018, while Providence Medical Center (MO) has maintained its top-tier performance since 2019. The Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade evaluates over 30 national performance measures related to medical errors, infections, and injuries. Grades are issued twice annually and represent a trusted benchmark of hospital performance. "This recognition reflects the extraordinary efforts of our physicians, nurses, and healthcare teams who put patient safety and clinical quality at the forefront every day," said Sunny Bhatia, MD, President and Chief Medical Officer of Prime Healthcare. "Prime Healthcare was founded by physicians with a mission to transform community hospitals. These 'A' grades demonstrate our dedication to that mission and to the patients and families who rely on us for compassionate, high-quality care." Prime remains one of the nation's most recognized health systems for patient safety, clinical excellence, and quality outcomes. This year alone, Prime hospitals received more than 150 clinical quality awards from Healthgrades—including "America's 100 Best by Specialty," Specialty Excellence, and Five-Star Awards—and have been named among the nation's "100 Top Hospitals" by Premier a total of 72 times. Reflecting its mission to provide compassionate, high-quality, and accessible care, Prime was also recognized by the Lown Institute as a Top 10 Health System for social responsibility, health equity, and clinical outcomes.
Business Wire
06-05-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
Prime Healthcare Hospitals Recognized Among Nation's Safest by The Leapfrog Group
ONTARIO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Prime Healthcare announced today that 31 of its hospitals across 13 states have earned an 'A' Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group for spring 2025, reinforcing Prime's unwavering commitment to high-quality, evidence-based, and patient-centered care. 'This recognition reflects the dedication of our physicians, nurses, and teams who prioritize patient safety,' said Sunny Bhatia, MD, President, Prime Healthcare. 'These 'A' grades show our commitment to transforming hospitals and delivering quality care.' Share The prestigious national recognition comes on the heels of Prime's recent expansion into the Chicago area through the acquisition of eight hospitals, care facilities, and medical groups from Ascension Illinois. Prime's continued growth is matched by its steadfast focus on delivering exceptional care and advancing clinical outcomes. 'Achieving an 'A' Hospital Safety Grade reflects the tremendous dedication and hard work of those committed to patient safety,' said Leah Binder, President and CEO of The Leapfrog Group. 'I extend my heartfelt congratulations to Prime Healthcare, its leadership, clinicians, staff, and volunteers for fostering a culture where patients come first and safety is always a top priority.' Among the 31 Prime hospitals receiving an 'A' grade, 27 earned consecutive top grades across multiple grading periods, exemplifying a consistent culture of safety and quality. East Liverpool City Hospital (OH) and Lake Huron Medical Center (MI) have achieved straight 'A' ratings since 2018, while Providence Medical Center (MO) has maintained its top-tier performance since 2019. The Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade evaluates over 30 national performance measures related to medical errors, infections, and injuries. Grades are issued twice annually and represent a trusted benchmark of hospital performance. 'This recognition reflects the extraordinary efforts of our physicians, nurses, and healthcare teams who put patient safety and clinical quality at the forefront every day,' said Sunny Bhatia, MD, President and Chief Medical Officer of Prime Healthcare. 'Prime Healthcare was founded by physicians with a mission to transform community hospitals. These 'A' grades demonstrate our dedication to that mission and to the patients and families who rely on us for compassionate, high-quality care.' Prime remains one of the nation's most recognized health systems for patient safety, clinical excellence, and quality outcomes. This year alone, Prime hospitals received more than 150 clinical quality awards from Healthgrades—including 'America's 100 Best by Specialty,' Specialty Excellence, and Five-Star Awards—and have been named among the nation's '100 Top Hospitals' by Premier a total of 72 times. Reflecting its mission to provide compassionate, high-quality, and accessible care, Prime was also recognized by the Lown Institute as a Top 10 Health System for social responsibility, health equity, and clinical outcomes. The full list of Prime Healthcare hospitals receiving Spring 2025 'A' grades can be found below. Chino Valley Medical Center, Chino, CA Coshocton Regional Medical Center, Coshocton, OH Desert Valley Hospital, Victorville, CA East Liverpool City Hospital, East Liverpool, OH Garden City Hospital, Garden City, MI Harlingen Medical Center, Harlingen, TX La Palma Intercommunity Hospital, La Palma, CA Lake Huron Medical Center, Port Huron, MI Landmark Medical Center, Woonsocket, RI Lower Bucks Hospital, Bristol, PA Mercy Medical Center – Aurora, IL Mission Regional Medical Center, Mission, TX Monroe Hospital, Bloomington, IN Montclair Hospital Medical Center, Montclair, CA North Vista Hospital, North Las Vegas, NV Paradise Valley Hospital, National City, CA Providence Medical Center, Kansas City, KS Riverview Regional Medical Center, Gadsden, AL Roxborough Memorial Hospital, Philadelphia, PA Saint Clare's Hospital of Dover, Dover, NJ Saint Francis Hospital, Evanston, IL Saint Mary's Regional Medical Center, Reno, NV Saint Michael's Medical Center, Newark, NJ San Dimas Community Hospital, San Dimas, CA Shasta Regional Medical Center, Redding, CA Sherman Oaks Hospital, Sherman Oaks, CA St. Francis Medical Center, Lynwood, CA St. Joseph Medical Center, Kansas City, MO St. Mary's General Hospital, Passaic, NJ St. Mary's Hospital, Kankakee, IL Suburban Community Hospital, Norristown, PA To see full Leapfrog grade details and to access patient tips for staying safe in the hospital, visit About Prime Healthcare and Prime Healthcare Foundation Prime Healthcare is an award-winning health system operating 51 hospitals and more than 360 outpatient locations in 14 states, providing over 2.5 million patient visits annually. It is one of the nation's leading health systems, with nearly 57,000 employees and physicians. Eighteen of the Prime Healthcare hospitals are members of the Prime Healthcare Foundation, a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit public charity. Based in Ontario, California, Prime Healthcare is nationally recognized for award-winning quality care and has been named a 10 Top and 15 Top Health System by Truven Health Analytics. Its hospitals have been named among the nation's '100 Top Hospitals' 72 times and is one of Healthgrades most awarded health systems in the nation for patient safety. To learn more, please visit Find Prime Healthcare on:
Associated Press
01-03-2025
- Health
- Associated Press
Prime Healthcare Completes Historic Acquisition of Ascension Hospitals and Care Sites in Illinois
Prime Healthcare announced today that it has successfully completed the historic acquisition of eight Ascension Illinois hospitals, four senior living and post-acute care facilities, and physician practices, signaling a new era of service excellence and award-winning healthcare in the Greater Chicago area. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: Resurrection Medical Center (Chicago) - Prime Healthcare Completes Historic Acquisition of Ascension Hospitals and Care Sites in Illinois (Photo: Business Wire) After an extensive review process, the Illinois Health Facilities and Services Review Board voted unanimously to approve the acquisition and the Archdiocese of Chicago and the Vatican granted endorsement. Throughout each evaluation phase, Prime Healthcare's decades-long mission of saving, improving and investing in community hospitals, and its tradition of ensuring health equity and social responsibility have been consistently recognized. 'Prime Healthcare is honored to welcome these hospitals into our award-winning system, building upon our legacy of transforming healthcare and preserving access to life-saving services,' said Sunny Bhatia, MD, President and Chief Medical Officer of Prime Healthcare. 'For nearly two decades, we have uniquely revitalized hospitals, ensuring they not only survive but thrive—delivering compassionate, evidence-based care that communities can trust. This milestone is a testament to the dedication of our physicians, nurses, and staff, whose unwavering commitment makes our mission possible. With deep gratitude, we embrace this opportunity to improve wellness for generations to come.' Prime Healthcare is nationally recognized for award-winning quality care and has been named a 10 Top and 15 Top Health System by Truven Health Analytics. Prime Healthcare was named one of America's Greatest Workplaces for 2024 by Newsweek and Plant-A Insights Group, showcasing its environment where diverse backgrounds and identities are valued and celebrated. Its hospitals have been named among the nation's '100 Top Hospitals' 69 times and have received more Patient Safety Excellence Awards from Healthgrades than any other health system in the past eight years. Prime Healthcare has received more than 500 awards from national organizations such as The Leapfrog Group, U.S. News & World Report, and the Lown Institute, which honored Prime Healthcare as a 'Top 10 Health System' in the nation for health equity and social responsibility. 'This transition marks a significant moment in our community, but I want to make it clear: the quality of care our residents rely on will not be compromised,' Alderman Daniel La Spata said. 'Prime Healthcare has committed to not only maintaining but enhancing the services at Saint Mary Hospital, ensuring that our neighborhood continues to have access to top-tier medical care. This moment is not just about preserving what we have — it's about building a stronger, more resilient healthcare system for the future.' Prime Healthcare has earned a national reputation for turning around financially struggling hospitals and preserving quality healthcare in more than 600 communities across the nation since its founding in 2001. Since 2010, Prime Healthcare has provided more than $14 billion in community benefits and charity care. 'As a physician-founded and led health system, our mission is rooted in service, compassion, clinical excellence and a deep commitment to patient-centered care. We are honored to extend our mission to Chicagoland as we uplift communities and preserve access to care,' said Kavitha Bhatia, MD, President and Chair of Prime Healthcare Foundation. 'We are profoundly grateful to all our staff, physicians, nurses and leaders who make this mission possible, transform lives every day and advance our shared legacy of excellence, innovation and service.' As part of the transition, Prime Healthcare has made offers of employment to substantially all associates and has committed $250 million to invest in facility upgrades, capital improvements, substantial technology investments and system upgrades. Prime Healthcare will also maintain charity care programs, preserving the facilities' role in ensuring care for the most vulnerable. Prime Healthcare believes in supporting spiritual and holistic wellness and has gained approval from the Archdiocese of Chicago and the Vatican. These hospitals will continue an affiliation with the Catholic Church and traditions to honor every person's spiritual care. 'Prime Healthcare's acquisition of these hospitals will help ensure that our Illinois communities receive the treatment and services they need in a setting that upholds the dignity of the human person. Together, we look forward to maintaining a healthcare environment that not only heals the body but also nourishes the soul,' said Deacon Gerald Keenan, Archdiocese of Chicago. With Prime Healthcare's presence in the third largest metropolitan area in the United States, the Chicagoland hospitals and facilities join an award-winning national health system that now includes 51 hospitals, more than 360 outpatient locations, over 10,500 licensed beds, and nearly 57,000 employees and affiliated physicians dedicated to providing the highest quality healthcare. 'We all chose healthcare to serve our communities, and I believe the transition to Prime Healthcare for these facilities remains the best possible action for the communities we are privileged to serve and the patients cared for by the dedicated team of associates and physicians,' said Polly Davenport, Ascension Illinois Market CEO. The acquisition, which is the largest in the history of Prime Healthcare, features eight acute care hospitals: Holy Family Medical Center (Des Plaines); Mercy Medical Center (Aurora); Resurrection Medical Center (Chicago); Saint Francis Hospital (Evanston); Saint Joseph Medical Center (Joliet); Saint Joseph Hospital (Elgin); St. Mary's Hospital (Kankakee); and Saint Mary of Nazareth Hospital (Chicago). St. Mary's Hospital (Kankakee) and Saint Francis Hospital (Evanston) become members of Prime Healthcare Foundation, a 501(c)(3) public charity. The transaction also includes the following post-acute, home health and senior living facilities: Fox Knoll Village (Aurora), Villa Franciscan Place (Joliet), Heritage Village and Heritage Lodge (Kankakee), Resurrection Place (Park Ridge), Rainbow Hospice (Chicago), Ascension at Home Illinois (Joliet) and Ascension at Home Illinois (Kankakee). 'This acquisition represents an opportunity for our community to benefit from Prime Healthcare's commitment to compassionate, high-quality care,' said Illinois State Representative Eva-Dina Delgado (D-3rd District). 'I am looking forward to seeing the positive impact this transition will bring to our neighborhoods, from preserving critical healthcare services to creating new opportunities for healthcare professionals. Prime Healthcare's dedication to investing in our hospitals and ensuring equitable access to care aligns perfectly with our community's needs and aspirations. This is not just a change in ownership; it's a renewed promise to keep our community healthy, thriving, and well-cared for.' About Prime Healthcare and Prime Healthcare Foundation: Prime Healthcare is an award-winning health system operating 51 hospitals and more than 360 outpatient locations in 14 states, providing over 2.5 million patient visits annually. It is one of the nation's leading health systems, with nearly 57,000 employees and physicians. Eighteen of the Prime Healthcare hospitals are members of the Prime Healthcare Foundation, a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit public charity. Based in Ontario, California, Prime Healthcare is nationally recognized for award-winning quality care and has been named a 10 Top and 15 Top Health System by Truven Health Analytics. Its hospitals have been named among the nation's '100 Top Hospitals' 69 times and have received more Patient Safety Excellence Awards from Healthgrades than any other health system in the past eight years. To learn more, please visit 916-303-6440 SOURCE: Prime Healthcare Copyright Business Wire 2025. PUB: 03/01/2025 09:00 AM/DISC: 03/01/2025 09:03 AM
Yahoo
01-03-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Prime Healthcare Completes Historic Acquisition of Ascension Hospitals and Care Sites in Illinois
ONTARIO, Calif., March 01, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Prime Healthcare announced today that it has successfully completed the historic acquisition of eight Ascension Illinois hospitals, four senior living and post-acute care facilities, and physician practices, signaling a new era of service excellence and award-winning healthcare in the Greater Chicago area. After an extensive review process, the Illinois Health Facilities and Services Review Board voted unanimously to approve the acquisition and the Archdiocese of Chicago and the Vatican granted endorsement. Throughout each evaluation phase, Prime Healthcare's decades-long mission of saving, improving and investing in community hospitals, and its tradition of ensuring health equity and social responsibility have been consistently recognized. "Prime Healthcare is honored to welcome these hospitals into our award-winning system, building upon our legacy of transforming healthcare and preserving access to life-saving services," said Sunny Bhatia, MD, President and Chief Medical Officer of Prime Healthcare. "For nearly two decades, we have uniquely revitalized hospitals, ensuring they not only survive but thrive—delivering compassionate, evidence-based care that communities can trust. This milestone is a testament to the dedication of our physicians, nurses, and staff, whose unwavering commitment makes our mission possible. With deep gratitude, we embrace this opportunity to improve wellness for generations to come." Prime Healthcare is nationally recognized for award-winning quality care and has been named a 10 Top and 15 Top Health System by Truven Health Analytics. Prime Healthcare was named one of America's Greatest Workplaces for 2024 by Newsweek and Plant-A Insights Group, showcasing its environment where diverse backgrounds and identities are valued and celebrated. Its hospitals have been named among the nation's "100 Top Hospitals" 69 times and have received more Patient Safety Excellence Awards from Healthgrades than any other health system in the past eight years. Prime Healthcare has received more than 500 awards from national organizations such as The Leapfrog Group, U.S. News & World Report, and the Lown Institute, which honored Prime Healthcare as a "Top 10 Health System" in the nation for health equity and social responsibility. "This transition marks a significant moment in our community, but I want to make it clear: the quality of care our residents rely on will not be compromised," Alderman Daniel La Spata said. "Prime Healthcare has committed to not only maintaining but enhancing the services at Saint Mary Hospital, ensuring that our neighborhood continues to have access to top-tier medical care. This moment is not just about preserving what we have — it's about building a stronger, more resilient healthcare system for the future." Prime Healthcare has earned a national reputation for turning around financially struggling hospitals and preserving quality healthcare in more than 600 communities across the nation since its founding in 2001. Since 2010, Prime Healthcare has provided more than $14 billion in community benefits and charity care. "As a physician-founded and led health system, our mission is rooted in service, compassion, clinical excellence and a deep commitment to patient-centered care. We are honored to extend our mission to Chicagoland as we uplift communities and preserve access to care," said Kavitha Bhatia, MD, President and Chair of Prime Healthcare Foundation. "We are profoundly grateful to all our staff, physicians, nurses and leaders who make this mission possible, transform lives every day and advance our shared legacy of excellence, innovation and service." As part of the transition, Prime Healthcare has made offers of employment to substantially all associates and has committed $250 million to invest in facility upgrades, capital improvements, substantial technology investments and system upgrades. Prime Healthcare will also maintain charity care programs, preserving the facilities' role in ensuring care for the most vulnerable. Prime Healthcare believes in supporting spiritual and holistic wellness and has gained approval from the Archdiocese of Chicago and the Vatican. These hospitals will continue an affiliation with the Catholic Church and traditions to honor every person's spiritual care. "Prime Healthcare's acquisition of these hospitals will help ensure that our Illinois communities receive the treatment and services they need in a setting that upholds the dignity of the human person. Together, we look forward to maintaining a healthcare environment that not only heals the body but also nourishes the soul," said Deacon Gerald Keenan, Archdiocese of Chicago. With Prime Healthcare's presence in the third largest metropolitan area in the United States, the Chicagoland hospitals and facilities join an award-winning national health system that now includes 51 hospitals, more than 360 outpatient locations, over 10,500 licensed beds, and nearly 57,000 employees and affiliated physicians dedicated to providing the highest quality healthcare. "We all chose healthcare to serve our communities, and I believe the transition to Prime Healthcare for these facilities remains the best possible action for the communities we are privileged to serve and the patients cared for by the dedicated team of associates and physicians," said Polly Davenport, Ascension Illinois Market CEO. The acquisition, which is the largest in the history of Prime Healthcare, features eight acute care hospitals: Holy Family Medical Center (Des Plaines); Mercy Medical Center (Aurora); Resurrection Medical Center (Chicago); Saint Francis Hospital (Evanston); Saint Joseph Medical Center (Joliet); Saint Joseph Hospital (Elgin); St. Mary's Hospital (Kankakee); and Saint Mary of Nazareth Hospital (Chicago). St. Mary's Hospital (Kankakee) and Saint Francis Hospital (Evanston) become members of Prime Healthcare Foundation, a 501(c)(3) public charity. The transaction also includes the following post-acute, home health and senior living facilities: Fox Knoll Village (Aurora), Villa Franciscan Place (Joliet), Heritage Village and Heritage Lodge (Kankakee), Resurrection Place (Park Ridge), Rainbow Hospice (Chicago), Ascension at Home Illinois (Joliet) and Ascension at Home Illinois (Kankakee). "This acquisition represents an opportunity for our community to benefit from Prime Healthcare's commitment to compassionate, high-quality care," said Illinois State Representative Eva-Dina Delgado (D-3rd District). "I am looking forward to seeing the positive impact this transition will bring to our neighborhoods, from preserving critical healthcare services to creating new opportunities for healthcare professionals. Prime Healthcare's dedication to investing in our hospitals and ensuring equitable access to care aligns perfectly with our community's needs and aspirations. This is not just a change in ownership; it's a renewed promise to keep our community healthy, thriving, and well-cared for." About Prime Healthcare and Prime Healthcare Foundation: Prime Healthcare is an award-winning health system operating 51 hospitals and more than 360 outpatient locations in 14 states, providing over 2.5 million patient visits annually. It is one of the nation's leading health systems, with nearly 57,000 employees and physicians. Eighteen of the Prime Healthcare hospitals are members of the Prime Healthcare Foundation, a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit public charity. Based in Ontario, California, Prime Healthcare is nationally recognized for award-winning quality care and has been named a 10 Top and 15 Top Health System by Truven Health Analytics. Its hospitals have been named among the nation's "100 Top Hospitals" 69 times and have received more Patient Safety Excellence Awards from Healthgrades than any other health system in the past eight years. To learn more, please visit Find Prime Healthcare on:LinkedIn: Twitter: Facebook: Instagram: View source version on Contacts Media Contact:Mark Reece | mreece@ 916-303-6440 Sign in to access your portfolio
Chicago Tribune
01-03-2025
- Health
- Chicago Tribune
Ascension completes sale of 8 Illinois hospitals to Prime Healthcare for more than $370 million
Ascension has officially sold eight of its Illinois hospitals to a California-based health system for more than $370 million. Prime Healthcare said Saturday that a previously announced deal had closed to buy the hospitals, along with four Illinois senior living and post-acute care facilities and physician practices from Ascension. The hospitals are all generally keeping their names but without the Ascension branding. The hospitals are: Holy Family Medical Center in Des Plaines, Mercy Medical Center in Aurora, Resurrection Medical Center in Chicago, Saint Francis Hospital in Evanston, Saint Joseph Medical Center in Joliet, Saint Joseph Hospital in Elgin, Saint Mary's Hospital in Kankakee and Saint Mary of Nazareth Hospital in Chicago. Saint Elizabeth in Chicago was also part of the deal, but Ascension previously announced plans to close the hospital, which sits on the city's West Side, has 28 beds and treats acute mental illness. Ascension said in an application to the state Health Facilities and Services Review Board that nearby Saint Mary of Nazareth could take Saint Elizabeth's patients. Ascension transferred Saint Elizabeth's services to Saint Mary on Feb. 17, Prime said in a statement. Until now, the hospitals have been not-for-profit as part of Ascension, which is a large Catholic health system with hospitals across the country. As part of Prime, most of the hospitals are becoming for-profit, while Saint Francis in Evanston and Saint Mary's in Kankakee will keep their not-for-profit statuses as part of Prime's affiliated charity called the Prime Healthcare Foundation. The hospitals will continue to be affiliated with the Catholic Church, Prime said in a news release Saturday. Prime has offered employment to 'substantially all' of the facilities' workers, and has said it will invest $250 million in the Illinois facilities for upgrades, capital improvements, technology and system upgrades. 'We're very confident we can turn around these facilities and maintain them as assets to the communities,' Dr. Sunny Bhatia, Prime's president and chief medical officer, told members of the Illinois Health Facilities and Services Review Board at their meeting in December. 'We're here to stay. … This is what we do. We save distressed community hospitals.' Bhatia said every hospital that Prime has acquired has been in financial distress at the time of acquisition. The hospitals are Prime's first ones in Illinois. Prime has 51 hospitals and nearly 57,000 employees and affiliated physicians across the U.S. The state Health Facilities and Services Review Board voted unanimously in December to approve the deal. The approval came despite opposition from the National Nurses United union, which in an October letter to the board, cited, 'Prime Healthcare's history of putting profits over patients, leading to illegal and unethical practices that risk people's health, in addition to the elimination of crucial health services in the community.' Dr. Prem Reddy, Prime's chairman and CEO, agreed in 2018 to pay the government $65 million to settle allegations that 14 Prime hospitals in California knowingly submitted false claims to Medicare by admitting patients to hospitals who weren't in need of inpatient care, and by billing Medicare for more expensive diagnoses than the patients actually had. In 2021, Prime, Reddy and one of Prime's doctors agreed to pay $37.5 million to settle allegations that Prime paid the doctor kickbacks for patient referrals, among other allegations. Prime did not admit any liability as part of those agreements. Ascension is keeping a number of its other Illinois hospitals for now. Ascension spent nearly two years doing due diligence to make sure Prime was the best buyer for its hospitals, said Ascension Illinois CEO Polly Davenport, at the Health Facilities and Services Review Board meeting in December. She said Ascension decided selling some of its hospitals 'was the most reasonable path to ensuring our care continues to flourish.' Ascension posted a $1.8 billion operating loss for the year that ended June 30, though that was an improvement from the organization's $3 billion operating loss the prior year. This is the third time the Ascension hospitals have changed ownership in a decade — a lot of change, even for the Chicago area where hospital mergers and acquisitions are common. The hospitals were once part of Presence Health, and then, in 2018, became part of Amita Health. Ascension and AdventHealth unwound their Amita Health partnership in 2022, and the hospitals were then Ascension Illinois hospitals.
