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Ardent Health agrees to buy Boone Health for $47 million after commission approval

If you or someone you love uses Boone Hospital, here's the news. Ardent Health, a Tennessee-based hospital operator, has agreed to buy Boone Health for $47 million in cash.

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The deal comes with a $47 million price and a $200 million promise

$47 million
cash purchase price for Boone Health
$200 million
Ardent's commitment over 10 years
392
beds at Boone Hospital Center
19
other sites of care in the deal

Source: KOMU 8

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Health CareArdent Health will buy Boone Health for $47 million after commissioners approve the saleIf you use Boone Health, here's what's changing. Tennessee-based Ardent Health agreed to buy it for $47 million in cash, and the Boone County Commission voted unanimously Thursday to approve the sale.Saturday’s editionRead Mizzou FootballMizzou takes its 34-20 loss on the road to face No. 1 Georgia at 2:30 p.m.If you're watching Mizzou today, kickoff at No. 1 Georgia is 2:30 p.m. in Athens, Ga. It's a bounce-back week against the toughest possible opponent. The Tigers led Texas 20-13 late in the third quarter before losing, and coach Eli Drinkwitz says: “We are not victims, and I will refuse to give into victim mentality.”Saturday’s editionRead Health CareBoone County commissioners approve the $47 million sale of Boone Health to Ardent HealthIf you or someone you know uses Boone Hospital Center, here's what's changing. The Boone County Commission voted 3-0 Thursday to approve the sale to Tennessee-based Ardent Health, a for-profit, publicly traded company. Boone Health will lose its nonprofit status, and Ardent is paying $47 million in cash, according to a news release from the two companies.Friday’s editionRead City HallBoone County commissioners are expected to vote Thursday on a Boone Hospital resolutionIf you follow the Boone Hospital story, Thursday is the day to watch. Boone County commissioners meet at 1:30 p.m. and are expected to vote on a resolution involving the potential sale of Boone Hospital Center. Boone Health leaders urged them this week to approve the deal.Thursday’s editionRead MizzouMizzou soccer hires Stanford's Paul Hart as its next head coachMizzou soccer didn't wait long. The Tigers announced Tuesday, Nov. 10 that Stanford associate head coach Paul Hart will lead the women's program starting in the 2027 season. He's the third head coach in program history.Thursday’s editionRead Boone HealthBoone County commissioners will vote Thursday on the Boone Health saleIf you work at Boone Health, or know someone who does, here's where the sale stands. Boone County commissioners heard the first reading Tuesday, and CEO Brady DuBois told them the new partner intends to keep the system's approximately 2,300 employees. The partner would pay $36 million to pay off bonds the trustees took out, and Presiding Commissioner Kip Kendrick said the county won't see any of it.Wednesday’s editionRead

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    News Notes · Today’s editionSource: Columbia Missourian

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    News Notes · Today’s editionSource: KOMU 8

  • I-70 rampsWestbound I-70 ramps to and from Providence Road opened overnight Nov.

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    News Notes · Today’s editionSource: Columbia Daily Tribune

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  • VolleyballColumbia College volleyball won its 26th AMC tournament title Saturday, sweeping Williams Baptist.

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Daily Columbiato me · Sun., Nov. 156:00 a.m.

Ardent Health agrees to buy Boone Health for $47 million

Plus, the City Council takes up a transmission line Monday and shelters get ready for the cold.

The TLDR

  1. Ardent Health agrees to buy Boone Health for $47 million
  2. City Council takes up a transmission line Monday at 7 p.m.
  3. Waypoint shelter and a warming center prep for first winter
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