Pennsylvania could be closer to eliminating for-profit health care systems, as a group of lawmakers are set to introduce legislation that will block local hospitals from private-equity deals, the Philly Voice reports.
The proposed bill package was announced by Delaware County elected officials and was in response to the issues at Crozer Health. The four-hospital system is currently at risk of collapse, much of it stemming from a 2019 deal between its former and current for-profit ownership. Since the COVID-19 pandemic began, the hospitals have seen reductions in provided services and have been plagued by staff shortages. Read more.
