Politics & Government
Shapiro, Pa. Leaders, Former Crozer Health Staff Promote Bills To Limit Private Equity In Health Care
Over 2,000 health care workers lost their jobs and the county is now down to two hospitals, Riddle and Mercy Fitzgerald.
May 16, 2025
In the wake of the closures of Crozer-Chester Medical Center and Taylor Hospital in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, state leaders are pushing to limit private equity companies' influence on health care in the state.
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The two hospitals closed in recent weeks after their owner, Prospect Medical Holdings, declared bankruptcy. Multiple infusions of cash from the state, county and local health systems kept the hospitals open a little longer, but ultimately, Crozer-Chester's last day open was May 2, after Taylor Hospital closed April 26.
Over 2,000 health care workers lost their jobs and the county is now down to two hospitals, Riddle and Mercy Fitzgerald.
Find out what's happening in Philadelphiafor free with the latest updates from Patch.
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