The announcement was made Friday afternoon by Tenor Health Foundation on the purchase of the three area hospitals in Lackawanna and Luzerne counties.
Scranton Mayor Paige Cognetti released a statement on the hospital sale, saying the following:
“Our goal has always been to keep the doors of Regional and Moses Taylor Hospitals open, and to keep the dedicated staff employed. After months of conversations with Tenor, and with Gov. Shapiro’s administration, state representatives, and community foundation leaders, I am cautiously optimistic that this sale means we will continue to have quality healthcare right here in Scranton.
We will do what we can to support Tenor as they seek the licenses and the financing they need to maintain and improve the hospitals.
Scranton is the beating heart of NEPA and it is critical that the city remains a healthcare hub for our residents, and for all of NEPA.”
Congressman Rob Bresnahan commented on the purchase agreement, saying the following in a statement:
“I am encouraged by this positive step toward ensuring continuity of care for our community. These hospitals are essential to Scranton and the broader region, not only as providers of critical health services, but as major employers and anchors of our local economy. My team and I will continue to work closely with all local, state, and federal leaders involved to help bring this agreement across the finish line and ensure that quality, accessible care remains available to everyone in Northeastern Pennsylvania.”
The transaction still must undergo review.
“We are grateful to community leaders for engaging with us as well as the medical staff and hospital staff who continue to provide the much-needed services for these hospitals,” said Radha A. Savitala, Chief Executive Officer, Tenor Health Foundation, in the statement. “We look forward to continuing to engage with all key stakeholders to ensure a seamless acquisition and transition.”
Tenor Health Foundation operates another hospital in Pennsylvania near the Ohio border.