The Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) has welcomed 4 South Carolina hospitals to its system.
The Medical University of South Carolina has welcomed 4 South Carolina hospitals to its system. In addition to the hospitals, the acquisition includes 2 nursing centers, physician clinic operations, and outpatient services. During 2017, the 4 hospitals provided care during more than 129,000 emergency department visits, 159,000 outpatient visits, 18,800 hospital admissions, and 339,000 clinic visits.
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