PARTNERS HEALTHCARE and Care New England have filed their merger application with the R.I. Department of Health. A 90-day review process begins today.
PROVIDENCE— Partners HealthCare and Brigham Health filed an application today with the R.I. Department of Health and R.I. Attorney General, seeking approval of Partners' planned acquisition of Care New England, setting a 90-day expedited review in motion. The Rhode Island Hospital Conversion Act requires such mergers to be reviewed by both state entities, normally through…