Today, Hospital Corporation of America (HCA), together with Mercy
Hospital, announced they had entered into a letter of intent for the
sale of the hospital to HCA. Mercy’s board of directors voted to sell
the facility to HCA, citing the company’s presence in
South Florida and consistent provision of quality care.
"This is a wonderful opportunity to allow Mercy to be part of a larger
presence in South Florida, while the mission of service to our patients
continues," said Manuel P. Anton, III, M.D., President and CEO Mercy
Hospital. “Although Mercy now will be part of HCA, it will continue to
operate in a manner consistent with the designation as a Catholic
hospital, such that the Archbishop of Miami will be able to endorse it
as a Catholic Hospital, adhering to the principles of faith with which
it has served the community since its founding. Our top priority as
always is the care of patients. This will be a seamless process for
patients, their families, our associates and physicians.”
The facility, which operates 473 beds, has nearly a 60-year tradition of
providing care to residents of Miami and Coral Gables. HCA’s own 42-year
history means the transaction brings together two long-term providers
with an impressive track record of quality and compassion.
Michael G. Joseph, HCA East Florida Division President, said, “The
acquisition of Mercy will nicely complement our existing presence in the
area. With facilities in Aventura and Kendall, the addition of Mercy in
Miami creates a corridor of care that enables us to better serve the
community. We have long admired Mercy’s proud history of quality,
compassionate care, and look forward to welcoming it into the HCA
network of hospitals.”
Mercy Hospital will retain its name and will continue to serve as a
Catholic acute care hospital, owned and operated by HCA. Pending
execution of a definitive agreement and receiving customary regulatory
approvals, the transaction is expected to close as soon as possible.
All references to “Company” and “HCA” as used throughout this
document refer to HCA Inc. and its affiliates.
About HCA
HCA is a leading hospital provider with more than 160 hospitals and over
100 surgery centers in 20 states and the U.K. The company maintains an
unwavering focus on patients and clinical outcomes, investing
extensively in quality initiatives. HCA is among the highest performing
health systems in the country on CMS core measures, and the company has
received national recognition for its efforts to prevent
healthcare-acquired infections.
HCA East Florida
HCA’s East Florida Division is a comprehensive network of 12 hospitals,
12 outpatient surgery centers, numerous imaging facilities, an
integrated regional laboratory, physician practices, medical education
and training programs and a complete continuum of specialized health
programs and services that meet the healthcare needs of residents and
businesses in the South Florida and Treasure Coast communities. HCA East
Florida hospitals cared for more than 1 million patients in 2009, which
included 509,365 visits to our Emergency Rooms (ER) and 167,025 hospital
admissions. HCA East Florida has over 4,000 physicians on staff and more
than 13,000 employees provide the quality foundation for delivering care
to our patients safely, effectively and compassionately. Its hospitals
are Joint Commission Accredited, with designations such as Accredited
Chest Pain Centers, Primary or Comprehensive Stroke Center
certification, and a Trauma Center in St. Lucie County.
About Mercy Hospital
Mercy Hospital, a recipient of the prestigious Magnet™ award for
nursing excellence, HealthGrades Distinguished Hospital for Clinical
Excellence Award™ (2003-2004, 2006-2010) and HealthGrades Patient
Safety Excellence Award™ (2007-2009), is Miami-Dade County’s
only Catholic Hospital. Established in 1950, it is a 473-bed acute care
hospital, staffed by over 700 physicians representing 27 medical
specialties, its Centers of Excellence include: The Heart Center at
Mercy Hospital, the Miami Cancer Center at Mercy Hospital, the
Orthopedic Institute at Mercy Hospital, and the Minimally Invasive
Surgical Institute at Mercy Hospital. Mercy Hospital is located at 3663
S. Miami Avenue, Miami, FL. www.mercymiami.org
HCA
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