Principle Health Systems (PHS) announced that it is acquiring Heartland Health Laboratory, based just outside Kansas City.
Heartland Health Laboratory is a CLIA-certified, high-complexity, full-service laboratory located in Lenexa, Kansas. Established in 2004, it provides testing and patient-centered services for the long-term care community.
PHS is a provider of mobile laboratory and imaging services for long-term care facilities across the United States. The company is based in Houston, Texas.
This acquisition marks a significant step in PHS’ strategic growth initiative to expand its presence in the Midwest. By integrating Heartland Health Laboratory into its network, PHS will expand and enhance service care throughout the region. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed.
“The acquisition of Heartland Health Laboratory and their long history of being the dominant diagnostic company in the region is an exciting development for Principle Health Systems,” said James Dieter, CEO of PHS. “We are committed to strengthening Heartland Health Laboratory by investing in its team, technology, and operations. We aim to enhance the services provided to patients and providers and foster a thriving work environment for the Heartland team.”
According to data captured in the LevinPro HC database, this transaction marks the 35th Laboratories, MRI and Dialysis acquisition of 2025. There were 121 deals announced in the sector in 2024, 126 announced in 2023 and 140 announced in 2022. For our ever-growing list of healthcare deals, check out the LevinPro HC database and platform.
