According to a new report, merger and acquisition activity among hospitals and health systems remained steady in the third quarter. The report, which tracks healthcare sector transactions, found that deal-making did not lose momentum during the period.
The report also indicates that 2026 could become one of the strongest years for total annual M&A transactions since before the pandemic. If the current pace holds, the year would rank among the top for health system deals in that timeframe.
While the report does not provide specific deal counts or financial details, it suggests that consolidation continues to be a consistent trend across the healthcare sector. The findings offer a snapshot of M&A activity in the third quarter.