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In February 2013, Portage Health in Hancock, Michigan announced a proposed joint venture with LifePoint Hospitals. The Attorney General began reviewing the proposed transaction. On November 27, 2013, the Attorney General completed his review and approved the transaction.
The Attorney General's final report is immediately below. It explains the review process, the general terms of the transaction, and the Attorney General's reasons for approving the transaction. Other important transaction documents are also posted below.