Allina Health, Sutter Health move closer to $26B combination

Sacramento-based Sutter Health and Minneapolis-based Allina Health's pending combination took a step forward this week with the signing of a definitive agreement, the nonprofit systems announced Th | The cross-regional proposed deal to create a 39-hospital nonprofit system now has a signed definitive agreement in hand. It is expected to close before the end of the year, pending regulatory approvals.