BJC and Saint Luke's health systems announce merger
ST. LOUIS, Mo. (KMOV) - Two major Missouri hospitals have announced they have agreed to join forces to help expand access to healthcare needs for p...

ST. LOUIS, Mo. (KMOV) - Two major Missouri hospitals have announced they have agreed to join forces to help expand access to healthcare needs for patients across the state. BJC HealthCare of St. Louis and Saint Luke's Health System of Kansas City have stated they plan to merge assets to create an integrated Missouri-based healthcare system. This integration aims to create better access, affordability and quality of care across Missouri. 'Amid the rapidly changing healthcare landscape, this is the right time to build on our established relationship with Saint Luke's,' said BJC HealthCare President and Chief Executive Officer Richard Liekweg.