Tuesday, June 02, 2026
WVU Health System, Independence Health System sign definitive agreement
Agreement paves way to final closing in late September or early October 2026 and supports planned $800 million investment to strengthen hospitals and expand care in Western Pa. MORGANTOWN, W.Va., and GREENSBURG, Pa., June 2, 2026 — The West Virginia University Health System (operating under the brand WVU Medicine) and Independence Health System have signed a definitive agreement that will lead to WVU Health System acquiring Independence Health System. The transaction is expected to close in late September
