Beacon’s big buy Beacon Health System has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Ascension’s health care network in Southwest Michigan, including four hospitals, 35 outpatient clinics and an ambulatory surgery center (ASC). The deal, which is pending approval from attorneys general in both Indiana and Michigan, is expected to close this summer. Financial terms were not disclosed. “Expanding our reach deeper into Southwest Michigan broadens access to high-quality, affordable care for … [Read more...]