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Health commissioner says Crozer hospitals in court; city to join stakeholder discussions
Summary
City health commissioner reported that Prospect Medical Holdings filed for bankruptcy, affecting Crozer Chester Medical Center and Taylor Hospital, and that the Pennsylvania attorney general is seeking receivership. The city will participate in stakeholder meetings and develop resident resources.
Dr. Kristen Motley, health commissioner for the City of Chester Bureau of Health, told council on Jan. 22 that Prospect Medical Holdings filed for bankruptcy last week, affecting Crozer Chester Medical Center and Taylor Hospital.
Dr. Motley said the hospitals were in court the day of the meeting and that the Pennsylvania attorney general is asking the court to place the hospitals into receivership rather than allow immediate closure. She said a team is ready to take over operations if the court requires it.
Dr. Motley said she had not been on the stakeholder group calls until recently and that she asked to be added so she could represent Chester; her request was approved and she will join a stakeholder call on Friday. She said she was preparing resources to inform Chester residents about health-care options and transportation to appointments outside the city.
Mayor Ruth and other council members urged residents to monitor the situation and consider alternatives for care while stakeholders and state officials work on a solution. The mayor said university hospital systems, including the University of Pennsylvania, are among partners looking at ways to maintain services.
The council did not take action on the hospitals but recorded Dr. Motley’s update and said the city would continue to follow proceedings and coordinate with residents and stakeholders.
