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Lifespan
Lifespan Corporation was established in 1994 as a not-for-profit academic health system. It maintains primary affiliation with the Warren Alpert Medical School...
Lifespan
Lifespan Corporation was established in 1994 as a not-for-profit academic health system. It maintains primary affiliation with the Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University. The system includes multiple hospitals in Rhode Island and Massachusetts. Lifespan directs capital across a diversified investment pool valued at $800M alongside direct ownership of hospital real estate and operating subsidiaries. Confirmed holdings include Rhode Island Hospital, The Miriam Hospital, and Hasbro Children's Hospital. Geographic exposure centers on Rhode Island and southeastern Massachusetts. The pool transitioned to Brown Investment Office management after the 2024 acquisition. The organization employs no disclosed investment professionals beyond its Investment Committee. It maintains three foundations, including Brown University Health Foundation with $30M in annual giving. June 2024 marked the rebranding to Brown University Health following the acquisition and $150M commitment over seven years. Lifespan operates under a post-acquisition governance structure with Brown University oversight, including ex officio board participation by Brown President Christina H. Paxson.
General information
Firm type
Endowment / Foundation
Year founded
1994
Location
Region
North America
Country
United States
City
Weston
Corporate office
167 Point Street, Providence, RI, United States
Principals
John Fernandez
President and CEO
Sector focus
Frequently asked questions
Who runs investment decisions at Lifespan?
John Fernandez serves as President and CEO. David Martirano sits on the Investment Committee. Post-2024 acquisition, the Brown Investment Office manages the investment pool.
What is Lifespan's relationship to Brown University?
Lifespan maintains primary academic affiliation with the Warren Alpert Medical School. Brown University Health acquired Lifespan in 2024 with a $150M commitment over seven years.
Does Lifespan participate in external fund commitments?
No external fund commitments are disclosed. Capital deployment focuses on the internal investment pool and direct hospital ownership.
Where does Lifespan maintain its headquarters?
Lifespan is headquartered at 167 Point Street in Providence, Rhode Island.
What recent transactions has Lifespan completed?
In 2024 Lifespan acquired Saint Anne's Hospital and Morton Hospital from Steward Health Care. The system rebranded as Brown University Health in June 2024.
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