SSM Health, the St. Louis-based owner of St. Mary’s Hospital in Jefferson City, announced that it is no longer in discussions to sell the hospital to Quorum Health, the News Tribune reports.
The parties mutually agreed to end discussions, according to a letter SSM Health COO Steve Smoot sent to board members.
“It remains our goal to ensure a sustainable and thriving healthcare ministry for the people of Jefferson City,” he wrote. “To that end, we plan to further expand services and invest in the care we provide at SSM Health St. Mary’s Hospital and Medical Group.” Read more.
