Kaufman Hall Advises Einstein Health Network on Planned Merger With Jefferson Health

SKOKIE, Ill. – September 14, 2018 – Einstein Healthcare Network and Jefferson Health entered into a binding Definitive Agreement, legally binding the ideas and commitments described in the Letter of Intent, which the two organizations signed in March 2018. The merger will bring together two historically linked academic medical centers whose shared vision is to improve the lives of patients and their communities.

Kaufman Hall is serving as the exclusive strategic and financial advisor to Einstein Health Network on the transaction.

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“Today, the signing of the Definitive Agreement between Einstein and Jefferson brings us one step closer to merging into a single healthcare system,” said Barry R. Freedman, President and Chief Executive Officer of Einstein Healthcare Network. “Both organizations have a long and storied history in this region and we are excited to bring together our shared vision for delivering high-quality, affordable healthcare and providing exceptional education and training to the physicians of tomorrow.”

With the Definitive Agreement in place, Einstein and Jefferson will move forward in seeking all necessary state and federal regulatory clearances.

To learn more about how Kaufman Hall is assisting healthcare organizations with mergers, acquisitions, and other strategic partnerships, contact Andre Maksimow at 224.724.3159.

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