Catholic Medical Center & HCA Healthcare, Inc. Proposed Transaction

On June 28, 2024, pursuant to RSA 7:19-b, Catholic Medical Center, and its affiliates, submitted to the Director of Charitable Trusts notice of a proposed transaction involving HCA Healthcare, Inc.. Under the terms of the statute, the Director of Charitable Trusts has 180 days to review the proposed transaction.

The Director completed her review on January 6, 2025, and issued the attached Report.

Pursuant to RSA 7:19-b, the Director of the Charitable Trusts Unit engaged in a comprehensive review of HCA’s proposed acquisition of Catholic Medical Center to determine whether it complied with the statute, including whether the communities served received an analysis of how proposed transaction will meet the community’s need for access to quality and affordable physical and mental health care services. The Director’s review included receiving and reviewing public comments as to the proposed transaction as well as seeking input and advice from the New Hampshire Departments of Health and Human Services and Insurance. The Director’s Report details that review and her conclusions.

The Attorney General held a public hearing regarding the proposed transaction at Manchester Memorial High School, One Crusader Way, Manchester, on Wednesday, October 23, 2024, at 4:30 pm. The public was invited to attend. Remote attendance through videoconferencing was also available.

Documents Received:

CMC/HCA Public Hearing Powerpoint Presentation
Tyler Brannen Public Hearing Powerpoint Presentation

CMC Public Responses to Second Request for Information with Exhibits:

Additional Documents Received:

Supplemental documents in response to First Information Requests: