Adena Health has successfully acquired Fairfield Medical Center (FMC), a hospital system located in southeastern Ohio, with the transaction announced on September 1, 2026. This acquisition marks a significant development in the region's healthcare landscape.
The announcement by Adena Health follows a Federal Trade Commission (FTC) investigation. The FTC had previously scrutinized an attempt by a different entity, OhioHealth, to purchase FMC. The FTC Bureau of Competition Director issued a statement regarding the sale.