Nashville-based hospital giant HCA Healthcare on Friday announced acquisitions by two of its Texas health systems.
Medical City Healthcare in Dallas acquired three hospitals from Wise Health System in Wise County, Texas. According to a release from Medical City, HCA now owns 19 hospitals including the addition of three inpatient hospitals in Decatur, Argyle and Fort Worth.
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