Overview
- The deal is expected to close in fall 2026, pending state and federal reviews as well as bondholder consent.
- Frick, Latrobe, Westmoreland, Butler Memorial and Clarion hospitals will join WVU Medicine along with affiliated physician groups and other subsidiaries.
- The five-year, $800 million commitment includes upgrades to Butler Memorial Hospital’s emergency department and the Westmoreland Hospital campus, with plans to expand clinical services and access.
- The facilities will rebrand to WVU Medicine, with the integration aimed at financial stability and coordinated population health through Peak Health.
- Independence Health System currently serves more than 750,000 people across 10 western Pennsylvania counties with about 7,000 employees and over 1,000 providers.