Brown Clinic merger with Prairie Lakes expected this summer  (Audio)

May 5, 2023
Mike Tanner

WATERTOWN, S.D.–It’s not a done deal yet, but a major step forward was taken this week toward a health care merger in Watertown.

Brown Clinic and Prairie Lakes Healthcare System have signed a letter of intent to merge. Brown Clinic would be acquired by Prairie Lakes. Their CEO, John Allen, says mergers in the health care industry are not unique to Watertown…

Dr. Stacie Lenssen is a general partner at Brown Clinic, and explains what employees can expect moving forward…

Allen was asked if the Brown Clinic name will go by the wayside once they’re bought out…

A finalized agreement is expected sometime this summer.