Penn State Health to take over Holy Spirit Health System

CAMP HILL, Pa. — In a release Tuesday, Penn State Health and Geisinger have reached a definitive agreement for Penn State Health to replace Geisinger as the sole corporate member of the Holy Spirit Health System.

In the coming days, formal agreements will be finalized with an expected transition in October 2020. The acquisition will include Holy Spirit Hospital in Camp Hill, its outpatient practices and urgent care centers in Cumberland, Dauphin, Perry, and York counties, as well as the Ortenzio Heart Center and assets of West Shore EMS.

“The addition of Holy Spirit enhances Penn State Health’s ability to provide a robust network of clinical services in and around the greater Harrisburg region. Holy Spirit’s hospital, employed medical group and strong community of independent practice physicians, working in collaboration with our Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, offers consumers a strong competitive alternative for healthcare services,” said Penn State Health CEO Steve Massini.

Geisinger will remain active in the Harrisburg region through Geisinger Health Plan and continue to offer coverage options through its Medicare Advantage, CHIP, and commercial group and individual health insurance plans. The transition will not impact the coverage and benefits of current Geisinger Health Plan members in south central Pennsylvania.

Once the transition is complete, Holy Spirit Hospital will be renamed to Penn State Health Holy Spirit Medical Center. Penn State Health intends to maintain the Catholic identity and traditions of the hospital.

The acquisition is pending final regulatory approval by the Pennsylvania Attorney General and the Federal Trade Commission.