Public hearing set for proposed Wellstar, Augusta University Health merger

The public will get its chance next week to weigh in on the pending merger between Wellstar Health System and Augusta University's hospitals. The G...

June 21, 2023
8:14 PM

The public will get its chance next week to weigh in on the pending merger between Wellstar Health System and Augusta University's hospitals. The Georgia Attorney General's office will hold a public hearing at 1 p.m. Tuesday at Lee Auditorium, 1459 Laney Walker Blvd. in Augusta. Georgia law requires a hearing to ensure the public's interest is protected in such deals involving nonprofit hospitals. In late March, the Georgia Board of Regents agreed to let Marietta-based Wellstar take over management and funding of the Augusta University Health System, which includes the flagship Augusta University Medical Center.

Vanessa McCray