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Notice of Intent - January 18, 2024

UMass Memorial Health Care, Inc. (“Applicant”), located at One Biotech Park, 365 Plantation Street, Worcester, Massachusetts, 01605, intends to file a Notice of Determination of Need Application with the Massachusetts Department of Public Health with respect to a Proposed Project involving a Transfer of Ownership of Milford Regional Medical Center, Inc. (“Hospital”), and its affiliated physician organization and foundation, located at 14 Prospect Street, Milford, MA 01757. The Total Value of this Proposed Project is $368,744,992. The Applicant does not...

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