Article: Dakota deal; Sanford, MeritCare merger under state review.(news)

Byline: Andis Robeznieks

The possible formation of a union between two of the most prominent healthcare systems in North and South Dakota may be the latest sign that merger mania is spreading through the U.S. healthcare system.

The proposed "merger of equals that would combine Sioux Falls, S.D.-based Sanford Health and Fargo, N.D.-based MeritCare Health System is being reviewed by North Dakota Attorney General Wayne Stenehjem. It also continues a steady stream of hospital deal announcements in the first part of 2009 (Aug. 17, p. 6).

A spokeswoman for Stenehjem said his office cannot comment until a decision is made on whether to allow the deal ...

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