Northwell Health, Nuvance Health Merge Into $23B System

Northwell Health and Nuvance Health have officially merged to form a new integrated regional health system serving over 13 million people across New York and Connecticut. The combined nonprofit system now operates 28 hospitals, more than 1,050 ambulatory care sites, and 73 urgent care locations, with a $22.6 billion operating budget and over 104,000 employees. Northwell President and CEO Michael Dowling will lead the new organization, with Nuvance CEO Dr. John Murphy continuing to oversee Nuvance operations. Regulatory approvals from both states' health departments and attorneys general were secured, with Northwell committing at least $1 billion in investment for Nuvance hospitals. The merger aims to expand access to coordinated care, address health disparities, and accelerate medical innovation and research. This consolidation also strengthens Northwell's competitive position in the regional healthcare market.