Wells analyst cools on LifePoint
Gary Lieberman at Wells Fargo says investors shouldn't expect anything close to fireworks from LifePoint Hospitals this year because its physician recruiting will take time to produce profits. He has downgraded LifePoint shares (Ticker: LPNT) to 'market perform' from 'outperform.' SEE ALSO: Wells Fargo upgrades hospital sector Feb 22, 2010 9:40 AM
LifePoint considering Florida hospital?
LifePoint Hospitals has contacted Marion County Hospital District trustees about buying Munroe Regional Medical Center, the Ocala Star-Banner reports. The Florida facility is also being shopped by Community Health Systems, though it's unclear whether the hospital is entertaining bids. Feb 15, 2010 7:29 AM
More on hospital M&A
BusinessWeek reports on the coming increase in M&A activity among hospitals now that health reform legislation is in "deep freeze." The usual local suspects are mentioned, including a reference to LifePoint shopping for three facilities this year. See our earlier report on hospital M&A here, and recent news of local companies' shopping activities here and here and here. Feb 12, 2010 11:53 AM
LifePoint creates Haiti fund
LifePoint Hospitals has created a fund to support the earthquake disaster relief and recovery efforts ongoing in Haiti. The Brentwood hospital (Ticker: LPNT) company said it will match donations made to the fund up to $250,000 and will give $1.25 for every $1 donated before March 1. From the presser:“I observed the devastation left by the earthquake first hand during my recent trip to Haiti,” said Dr. Lanny Copeland, chief medical officer of LifePoint, who just returned from Haiti. “Even before the earthquake, the people of Haiti had little to be thankful for. Now they are left with new challenges. There will be a dire need here for years to come and they need our help.”
Feb 11, 2010 7:22 AM
West Virginia deal a no-go
The Bluefield Daily Telegraph reports today that LifePoint Hospitals won't get a deal to buy Princeton Community Hospital in West Virginia:W. Fred St. John, president of the PCHA Board of Directors, said the board had discussed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with PCH, Bluefield Regional Medical Center, LifePoint and West Virginia Hospitals. St. John asked for a motion to enter into an MOU, but nobody on the board offered to second it. St. John then asked for a motion not to proceed, but board member Robert Holroyd, a local attorney, pointed out that he could not ask for a negative motion. Since there was no second, the MOU motion died. Members of the audience applauded, adding “Thank you” and “Thank you board,” after the MOU motion died.See previous coverage here and here.
Jan 27, 2010 2:29 PM
Same M&A pace for LifePoint in '10
Newly minted LifePoint President for Strategic Growth and Development Joné Koford has told Modern Healthcare the company still expects to buy up to three hospitals this year, but is more actively looking to snap up outpatient facilities and enter into more flexible strategic alliances. One example of that is the company's joint bid with a Cincinnati health system for a small Ohio hospital. Jan 19, 2010 7:47 AM
Analysts pick 2010 health care stocks
Annual Health Care Council event explores sector outlooks
Jan 15, 2010 2:18 PM
Ohio hospital ready for bidders
Jan 14, 2010 7:47 AM
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