Reviewed by: Nathan Watson
Orlando Health begins day-to-day operations of Brookwood Baptist Health
Orlando Health is now in charge of the day-to-day operations of Brookwood Baptist Health in partnership with Baptist Health System.
As reported by Bham Now in August, Orlando Health bought Tenet Healthcare Corporation’s majority interest in Brookwood Baptist Health for approximately $910 million in cash (after-tax proceeds of approximately $790 million).
As a result of the transaction, the Florida-based private not-for-profit healthcare organization will run Brookwood Baptist Health’s five Birmingham metro hospitals.
They are:
- Brookwood Baptist Medical Center
- Princeton Baptist Medical Center
- Walker Baptist Medical Center
- Shelby Baptist Medical Center
- Citizens Baptist Medical Center
Baptist Health System will remain as an owner in the partnership and will continue to be a faith-based organization.
Celebrations at all five hospitals
In recognition of its October 1 start date, simultaneous celebrations were held at all five hospitals. The events provided Brookwood Baptist Health team members an opportunity to meet, current Orlando Health team members, human resource representatives and leadership.
“This is a great day for Brookwood Baptist Health and Orlando Health. Our partnership offers a new day in healthcare for central Alabamians. With our proven track record of successful expansion lifting the care at our partner hospitals, we are dedicated to making this healthcare system the best in the state and beyond.”
Thibaut van Marcke, SVP, Orlando Health, Alabama region
In the news conference at Brookwood Baptist Medical Center celebration, van Marcke also revealed the hospital system’s name will be changed from Brookwood Baptist Health to Baptist Health at the beginning of 2025.
Birmingham’s changing healthcare scene
Healthcare in Birmingham continues to evolve. Additionally to the Orlando Health deal, the University of Alabama System Board of Trustees approved an agreement to assume ownership of Ascension St. Vincent’s Health System in Central Alabama this past summer.
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