Kansas Health System agrees to buy Ardent’s remaining stake in St. Francis campus in Topeka
ARDT•University of Kansas Health System agreed to buy full ownership of the St. Francis Campus in Topeka from Ardent Health. The deal unwinds a joint venture formed in 2017, with closing expected later this year and the ownership transition targeted for completion by end-2026.
1. Ownership transition
University of Kansas Health System agreed to buy Ardent Health’s remaining stake in the St. Francis Campus in Topeka, taking full ownership and operational control. The deal unwinds a joint venture formed in 2017 and shifts clinical functions to Kansas Health System.
2. Closing timeline
Closing is expected later this year, with the ownership transition targeted for completion by end-2026. Ardent will support day-to-day operations for a period after closing to maintain continuity and ongoing projects.
