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COMMUNITY HEALTH SYSTEMS ANNOUNCES DEFINITIVE AGREEMENT TO SELL CLEVELAND, TENNESSEE, HOSPITAL TO HAMILTON HEALTH CARE SYSTEM FRANKLIN, Tenn. (

Key Takeaway: Community Health Systems, Inc. has announced a definitive agreement to sell its 351-bed Tennova Healthcare Cleveland in Tennessee to Hamilton Health Care System for $160 million. The transaction is anticipated to close in the third quarter of the year, pending regulatory approvals. This divestiture is part of a broader strategy discussed during the company's fourth-quarter earnings call to improve operational focus and financial performance.

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POSITIVE FACTORS

  • Community Health Systems is streamlining its operations through divestiture.
  • Sale of the hospital is expected to provide a significant cash influx of $160 million.
  • The sale could lead to enhanced operational focus for the remaining healthcare facilities.

Full Press Release Details

COMMUNITY HEALTH SYSTEMS ANNOUNCES DEFINITIVE AGREEMENT
TO SELL CLEVELAND, TENNESSEE, HOSPITAL TO HAMILTON HEALTH CARE SYSTEM
FRANKLIN, Tenn. (April 18, 2024) Community Health Systems, Inc. (NYSE: CYH) announced today that certain subsidiaries of the Company have entered into a definitive agreement to sell 351-bed Tennova Healthcare Cleveland in Cleveland, Tennessee, and certain related businesses to affiliates of Hamilton Health Care System, Inc. for $160 million in cash, subject to certain net working capital and other adjustments. Additional consideration may be received following the transaction contingent upon potential changes to certain supplemental reimbursement programs.
The transaction is expected to close in the third quarter of this year, subject to customary regulatory approvals and closing conditions.
The hospital included in this transaction is among the additional potential divestitures discussed on the Company's fourth quarter and year-end 2023 earnings call.
About Community Health Systems, Inc.
Community Health Systems, Inc. is one of the nation's largest healthcare companies. The Company's affiliates are leading providers of healthcare services, developing and operating healthcare delivery systems in 40 distinct markets across 15 states. The Company's subsidiaries own or lease 71 affiliated hospitals with approximately 12,000 beds and operate more than 1,000 sites of care, including physician practices, urgent care centers, freestanding emergency departments, occupational medicine clinics, imaging centers, cancer centers and ambulatory surgery centers.
The Company's headquarters are located in Franklin, Tennessee, a suburb south of Nashville. Shares in Community Health Systems, Inc. are traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol CYH. More information about the Company can be found on its website at www.chs.net.
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the recent agreement by Community Health Systems?

Community Health Systems has agreed to sell its Tennova Healthcare Cleveland hospital to Hamilton Health Care System for $160 million.

When is the transaction expected to close?

The transaction is anticipated to close in the third quarter of 2024, pending regulatory approvals.

What is the size of the hospital being sold?

The hospital being sold is a 351-bed facility located in Cleveland, Tennessee.

Are there additional considerations for the sale?

Yes, additional consideration may occur based on changes to supplemental reimbursement programs.

How many hospitals does Community Health Systems operate?

Community Health Systems operates 71 affiliated hospitals with about 12,000 beds.

Last updated: Apr 18, 2024