The Singing River Health System board of trustees voted to move forward with a proposal to put the large Mississippi Coast hospital system up for sale, reports the Sun Herald. The vote would allow SRHS “to pursue a fully integrated model or sale with a like-minded healthcare organization that will vest and grow our system.” A “fully integrated model” means Singing River would also accept a merger with another health system, Communications Manager Ashley Butsch said.
If the Jackson County Board of Supervisors approves the SRHS resolution on June 6, SRHS will move forward with the proposal as planned and will be accepting formal offers. Singing River said they expect to negotiate with Ochsner Health as part of the formal process. The two hospital systems already work in partnership with each other. Read more.
