Geisinger and Jersey Shore Integration Approved
JERSEY SHORE – The Pennsylvania Attorney General has approved the integration of Jersey Shore Hospital and Foundation into Geisinger, according to a joint release on Friday. The changeover became effective Saturday, July 1.
“We’re excited to welcome Jersey Shore to the Geisinger family,” said Geisinger President and Chief Executive Officer David Feinberg, M.D., MBA. “Both organizations have a long history of caring for patients in north-central Pennsylvania and this new synergy will benefit those we are privileged to serve.”
Leaders and employees of Jersey Shore and Geisinger will gather July 10 for a celebration and welcome reception in Jersey Shore Hospital’s main lobby.
“This is a tremendous opportunity for us,” said Jersey Shore Hospital President and Chief Executive Officer David A. Shannon. “Geisinger is a health system that shares our commitment to putting patients first and ensuring local access to quality care. We’re eager to work collaboratively with Geisinger to enhance care delivery in our region today and into the future.”
Designated as a Critical Access Hospital by the State of Pennsylvania and the Medicare program, Jersey Shore Hospital provides inpatient acute, emergency, outpatient and sub-acute care. For the past five years, the hospital’s Urgent Care at McElhattan has seen tremendous increases in patient volumes. Earlier this year, Jersey Shore Hospital was recognized by the Pennsylvania Office of Rural Health for excellence in patient satisfaction and outcomes.
“Our goal is to achieve financial security and sustainability, preserve local jobs, and build a strong base of engaged medical providers while maintaining our community and patient-centered focus,” said Sean Simcox, Jersey Shore Hospital Board Chair. “We are pleased to move forward with Geisinger to preserve and enhance health care in our community.”
“We have a great track record of working together to enhance care, expand population health, provide value, and promote healthy communities in Bloomsburg, Shamokin and Lewistown. We look forward to doing the same in the Jersey Shore area,” said Geisinger Central Region Chief Administrative Officer Thomas Sokola.
Geisinger has operated physician offices in Clinton County since 1986 and Lycoming County since 1994.
