Allegheny Health Network and the much smaller Heritage Valley Health System have signed a merger agreement, marking the latest push by the Pittsburgh region's biggest hospital systems to expand their reach. Officials on Thursday announced the deal, which requires state and federal government approval. It would bring Heritage Valley hospitals in Sewickley and Brighton, Beaver County, under the Allegheny Health Network banner. The announcement comes just one day after Allegheny Health Network rival UPMC said it's entering talks to acquire Trinity Health System's four hospitals in Eastern Ohio.
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