NASHVILLE, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--HCA (NYSE:HCA) announced today an agreement with the University Hospitals Authority and Trust (UHAT) for the early termination of HCA’s lease of The Children’s Hospital at Oklahoma University Medical Center as well as an associated joint operating agreement. In addition, HCA will transfer ownership of its hospital operations in Oklahoma, which include Oklahoma University Medical Center and OUMC Edmond, to an affiliate of UHAT.
“For almost 20 years, we have collaborated with our partners at UHAT to provide leading quality care and to enhance the range of services available to the greater Oklahoma City community,” said Sam Hazen, HCA’s chief operating officer. “We believe this relationship has been a successful example of how a public entity and a private entity can partner to improve overall performance. We wish them the best in their future endeavors.”
“It is clear that the OU Health Science campus has grown and improved its standing during our 18-year relationship with HCA,” said Mike Samis, chairman of UHAT. “I appreciate their efforts and hope that HCA is successful in their future undertakings. As we look forward, I’m pleased that we have a strong platform for the future of healthcare in Oklahoma.
Under the agreement, HCA will receive $750 million in consideration. The transaction is subject to certain conditions and regulatory approvals and is expected to be completed in the first half of 2017.
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