Article: Beth Israel is seen as near a deal with Lahey Hospital, doctors would join forces

Beth Israel HealthCare and Lahey Hitchcock Clinic are close to a deal that would link one of Boston's premier teaching hospitals with Lahey's massive network of 830 physicians, according to sources close to the institutions.

Though the deal could fall through at the last minute, insiders say the two have been talking for about a year and an alliance will likely be announced within a few weeks. The talks culminated in an daylong summit Friday, after which both sides emerged with reports of "positive progress."

While officials at Beth Israel and Lahey confirmed that negotiations are continuing, neither would comment on the timing or details of a possible agreement.

As hospitals engage in a ...

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