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COMMUNITY HEALTH SYSTEMS ANNOUNCES DEFINITIVE AGREEMENT TO SELL OWNERSHIP INTEREST IN CEDAR PARK REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER IN TEXAS FRANKLIN, Tenn. (

Key Takeaway: Community Health Systems, Inc. has announced a definitive agreement to sell its 80% ownership interest in Cedar Park Regional Medical Center to Ascension Health for $460 million in cash. The sale is slated to close in late Q2 or early Q3 of 2025, pending regulatory approvals. This divestiture is part of the company's ongoing efforts to optimize its portfolio, as discussed in previous public financial consultations.

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POSITIVE FACTORS

  • Community Health Systems will receive $460 million in cash from the sale.
  • The transaction is a continuation of strategic divestitures aimed at optimizing operations.
  • Ascension Health’s acquisition may strengthen the operations at Cedar Park Regional Medical Center.

Full Press Release Details

COMMUNITY HEALTH SYSTEMS ANNOUNCES DEFINITIVE AGREEMENT
TO SELL OWNERSHIP INTEREST IN CEDAR PARK REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER IN TEXAS
FRANKLIN, Tenn. (April 15, 2025) Community Health Systems, Inc. (NYSE: CYH) announced today that subsidiaries of the Company have entered into a definitive agreement to sell their collective 80% ownership interest in Cedar Park Regional Medical Center and certain ancillary businesses located in Cedar Park, Texas, to subsidiaries of Ascension Health for $460 million in cash, subject to certain net working capital and other adjustments. Ascension Health currently holds a minority ownership interest in Cedar Park Regional Medical Center and will purchase the remaining interest through this transaction.
The transaction is expected to close late in the second quarter or early in the third quarter of 2025, subject to regulatory approvals and closing conditions.
This transaction is among the additional potential divestitures discussed on the Company's fourth quarter and end of year 2024 earnings call and in subsequent public appearances.
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 36 distinct markets across 14 states. The Company's subsidiaries own or lease 72 affiliated hospitals with more than 10,000 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 agreement did Community Health Systems announce?

Community Health Systems announced a definitive agreement to sell its 80% stake in Cedar Park Regional Medical Center to Ascension Health.

How much is Ascension Health paying for Cedar Park Regional Medical Center?

Ascension Health will pay $460 million in cash for the ownership interest.

When is the transaction expected to close?

The transaction is expected to close late in Q2 or early Q3 of 2025.

Who is Community Health Systems?

Community Health Systems is one of the largest healthcare companies in the U.S., managing numerous hospitals.

Where is the headquarters of Community Health Systems located?

The headquarters of Community Health Systems is in Franklin, Tennessee.

Last updated: Apr 15, 2025