Purchase agreements have been signed that would shift four of the eight Steward Health Care hospitals in Massachusetts to new owners. 

Lifespan Corporation has agreed to buy Saint Anne's Hospital in Fall River and Morton Hospital in Taunton from the Bankrupt Steward. 

Lawrence General Hospital has agreed to buy both campuses of Holy Family Hospital in Haverhill and Methuen. 

The deals must be approved by the bankruptcy court at a hearing on September fourth.