Independence Health System Acquired by WVU Medicine | Healthcare M&A Deal

WVU Medicine has completed the acquisition of Independence Health System, a hospice business in West Virginia, for $800M. Independence Health System operates five hospitals serving communities in southwestern Pennsylvania, supporting patient care and clinical services that align with WVU Medicine’s regional growth strategy. WVU Medicine acquisitions expand specialty access and strengthen care delivery across West Virginia and Pennsylvania, with added investment in electronic medical records and facility upgrades. The merger acquisition is a strategic acquisition by a nonprofit academic health system, classified as healthcare M&A and healthcare deals WV, with an expected close in late September or early October pending regulatory approvals.