Wellstar, AU Health overcome biggest hurdle in merger

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - The Georgia Attorney General's Office has approved the merger of Wellstar Heath and Augusta University Health. But the m...

July 28, 2023
6:16 AM

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WRDW/WAGT) - The Georgia Attorney General's Office has approved the merger of Wellstar Heath and Augusta University Health. But the merger isn't complete yet. In the merger, Wellstar will become the sole corporate member of AU Health and will have a 40-year contract with the University System of Georgia Board of Regents. 'It's important to say during the selection process the board realized that the board and Wellstar Health Systems shared a proactive vision, and the proactive delivery of healthcare for the patients and the community we serve,' Dr.