WASHINGTON, Pa. (KDKA) – UPMC's acquisition of Washington Well being System has turn into official.
Washington Well being System introduced Saturday that it has formally joined UPMC and can now be generally known as UPMC Washington and UPMC Greene.
“We’re delighted that the membership is full and look ahead to starting a brand new chapter of collaboration with UPMC,” mentioned Brook Ward, president of UPMC Washington and UPMC Greene. “This affiliation protects the vitality of a vital neighborhood asset and solidifies a wholesome future for Washington and Greene Counties for generations to return.”
The announcement comes simply days after Pennsylvania Lawyer Basic Michelle Henry signed a voluntary compliance settlement with UPMC guaranteeing there can be protections for sufferers and staff.
“This transaction will preserve Washington Hospital open and out there to 1000’s of Pennsylvanians,” mentioned Lawyer Basic Henry. “It’s important that the transaction advances the pursuits of sufferers, hospital staff and the neighborhood. My workplace carried out an intensive evaluation and reached this settlement with UPMC and Washington Well being Care Providers to make sure these protections are in place.”
A yr in the past, the Washington Well being System Boards of Administrators introduced an affiliation settlement with UPMC and now it’s official.
As a part of the settlement signed earlier this week, UPMC will make investments no less than $300 million over 10 years to enhance providers and improve amenities in Washington and Greene.
“UPMC has a protracted and profitable historical past of affiliations with like-minded organizations. We all know how important these hospitals on this area are to preserving wanted well being care providers and the livelihoods of 1000’s of individuals affected by them, and we’re delighted to welcome UPMC Washington and UPMC Greene to UPMC,” mentioned Leslie C. Davis, president and CEO of UPMC.
Washington Well being System has mentioned the affiliation doesn’t have an effect on neighborhood members' entry to WHS hospitals or docs and that UPMC will proceed to honor current contracts.