Bresnahan issues statement on purchase agreement between Tenor Health and CHS

SCRANTON, PA — On October 24, U.S. Representative Rob Bresnahan, Jr. (PA-08) released the below statement following the announcement of a deal between Tenor Health and Commonwealth Health for Tenor Health to purchase Commonwealth Health’s hospitals in Scranton and Wilkes-Barre. The sale would include Regional Hospital of Scranton, Moses Taylor Hospital, and Wilkes-Barre General Hospital.

“I am encouraged by this positive step toward ensuring continuity of care for our community,” said Rep. Bresnahan.“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.”