A bankruptcy court has approved the sale of the Mercy Iowa City hospital to University of Iowa. Radio Iowa’s Dar Danielson reports.

A statement from the U-I says they are committed to offering employment to all Mercy Iowa City employees in good standing. The statement says they plan to conduct an in-depth analysis of the health care needs of Iowa City and there will be no immediate changes for patients, employees, or physicians. Their plan is for the two organizations to officially merge in early 2024.