Acquisition to Expand Orlando Health’s Presence in Alabama

Orlando Health has announced plans to acquire RMC Health System in Anniston, Alabama, further extending its presence in the state. In 2024, Orlando Health purchased the majority interest in Baptist Health in Birmingham, which consists of five hospitals across central Alabama with more than 1,700 licensed beds, 58 primary and specialty care clinics, 2,600 affiliated physicians and more than 6,100 employees.
 
The nonprofit Orlando Health has 25 hospitals across Florida, Alabama, and Puerto Rico.

RMC is a nonprofit health system that includes a 375-bed medical center, outpatient facilities and specialty practices serving patients throughout Northeast Alabama. Once the acquisition closes, RMC will become part of the organization’s Alabama Region, which includes Baptist Health. The transaction is expected to be completed this fall.

“RMC is an important addition to Orlando Health’s growing presence in Alabama and strengthens our ability to serve patients across the region,” said Thibaut van Marcke, senior vice president, Orlando Health and president, Baptist Health, in a statement. “By bringing RMC into the Orlando Health system, we can expand services and collaborate with physicians and team members to enhance access to high-quality care for communities throughout Northeast Alabama.”

RMC has nearly 2,000 employees and 200 physicians representing a range of specialties.

“Since joining RMC just over a year ago, I have worked with our leadership team, Board of Directors and the City of Anniston leaders to develop a clear, strategic vision to revitalize RMC as a leading acute-care referral center in the region,” said Keith Parrott, CEO of RMC, in a statement. “What excites us most about the partnership with Orlando Health is their proven ability to accelerate and strengthen growth and performance initiatives, and their demonstrated success in markets facing challenges similar to those at RMC.” 

Orlando Health said that among its investments in RMC’s facilities, equipment and technology will be implementation of an electronic health record system for medical records management.   

Local leaders say the collaboration with Orlando Health will help accelerate plans to strengthen RMC’s role as a regional referral center and expand access to care for patients across the region.