LifePoint Health Inc. announced the completion of its merger with RCCH HealthCare Partners. As a result of the merger, LifePoint's common stock is no longer trading on NASDAQ and will be delisted. The combined, privately held company will operate under the LifePoint Health name and includes a footprint of regional health systems, physician practices, outpatient centers, and post-acute facilities in more than 85 non-urban communities that span coast to coast.

David Dill appointed as chief executive officer (CEO) of LifePoint became effective upon completion of the transaction. The executive team that will lead LifePoint moving forward includes: David Dill as CEO; John Bumpus as Executive Vice President, Administration; Michael Coggin as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer; Victor Giovanetti as FACHE, Executive Vice President, Hospital Operations; Rob Jay as Executive Vice President, Integrated Operations; and Jennifer Peters as Executive Vice President and General Counsel. Former LifePoint Health Chairman and CEO William F. Carpenter III and former RCCH HealthCare Partners CEO Marty Rash will remain engaged in the organization as members of the Board of Directors of LifePoint.