Methodist Hospital of Southern California is moving forward with plans to join Keck Medicine of USC, the University of Southern California-based medical system, as the two organizations announced they have submitted formal written notice of the deal to California’s attorney general for review and approval, Fierce Healthcare reports.
The potential partners said they have been discussing a potential affiliation over the last 18 months, having signed a letter of intent regarding the deal in March.
The providers expect their deal to close during the second quarter of 2022. Read more.