Bristol (Conn.) Health and Farmington, Conn.-based UConn Health signed a letter of intent April 28 for Bristol to become part of the UConn System.
The next step will be for the two parties to develop a definitive agreement, which will “take some time,” Lou Auletta Jr., chairman of the board, and Kurt Barwis, president and CEO for Bristol Health, said in a joint statement shared with Becker’s.
“We really want to extend our collective appreciation to [Gov. Ned Lamont] and his administration, and the UConn executive team for their support and leadership in working to bring Bristol Hospital and Healthcare Group into the UConn Health System,” the statement said.
The news comes after UConn Health acquired Waterbury (Conn.) Hospital from bankrupt Los Angeles-based Prospect Medical Holdings March 1. UConn Health was also in talks to acquire Putnam, Conn.-based Day Kimball Hospital in September 2025.
Becker’s has reached out to UConn Health for comment and will update this story should more information become available.
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