Workers Concerned About Future Of West Penn Hospital
Despite the cancelled merger with Highmark, the West Penn Allegheny Health System said that it was here to stay. But it's little consolation to its thousands of employees.
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Despite the cancelled merger with Highmark, the West Penn Allegheny Health System said that it was here to stay. But it's little consolation to its thousands of employees.
For many who have followed this dance between the local healthcare giants -- it sometimes seems like we just keep going around in circles. But Friday's announcement does carry some risks for those served by West Penn Allegheny -- even if that risk is not yet measurable.
Officials with West Penn Allegheny Health System have announced that their proposed deal to merge with Highmark has been called off. WPAHS called a news conference this morning to make the major announcement.
State Sen. Jim Ferlo's full statement on the West Penn Allegheny Health System-Highmark situation.
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