WVU Health System, Independence Health System merger expected to close in the fall

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WVU Health System and Independence Health System have signed a definitive agreement that would bring Independence into the WVU Health System. The transaction is expected to close in fall 2026 after regulatory approval. WVU Health System plans to invest $800 million in the combined organization. That spending includes a new electronic medical record system, facility upgrades, clinical improvements, and expanded access to care across the region. The merger will create a larger multi-state health network with broader clinical and operational needs.

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