N.J. hospital merger frenzy continues: JFK Medical Center with Hackensack Meridian
From NJ Advance Media for NJ.com
One of the largest and fasting growing hospital networks in New Jersey, Hackensack Meridian Health, has reached an agreement to acquire JFK Medical Center in Edison, the CEOs at both institutions announced Thursday.
Hackensack Meridian Health’s Board of Trustees Wednesday signed off on a letter of intent to pursue an “affiliation;” JFK’s board voted yes last week.
“As charitable, not-for-profit health care providers, JFK and Hackensack Meridian Health share a common mission and commitment to service,” according to the joint announcement.