University of Pennsylvania Health System has announced its acquisition of Doylestown Health in Bucks County, marking a significant expansion for Penn Medicine. Pending regulatory approvals, Doylestown Hospital will become the seventh hospital in Penn Medicine’s network.
Doylestown Hospital, a nonprofit institution, boasts 247 beds and over 435 physicians specializing in 50 fields. In addition to its main facility, it operates an outpatient rehabilitation center, a breast cancer treatment center in Warrington, and another outpatient center in Wrightstown. The health system also provides urgent care, primary care, and specialty care services across Bucks County.
Officials from both organizations have confirmed the signing of a letter of intent for the acquisition. UPHS CEO Kevin B. Mahoney expressed enthusiasm about the prospect, citing Doylestown Health’s longstanding dedication to patients in the Northern region.
UPHS has steadily expanded its reach in recent years, incorporating three regional hospitals, including Chester County Hospital, Lancaster General Health, and Princeton Health. In Philadelphia, Penn Medicine oversees the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, Penn Presbyterian Medical Center, and Pennsylvania Hospital.
The integration of Doylestown Health into UPHS is expected to be a lengthy process, likely taking several months to finalize. Doylestown Health’s President and CEO, James Brexler, affirmed the institution’s commitment to delivering high-quality care locally and expressed optimism about the potential for expanded clinical services through the partnership with Penn Medicine.
Notably, Penn Medicine previously collaborated with Doylestown Health to establish a radiation oncology facility in 2011, integrating the Bucks County health system into the broader Penn Cancer Network in the Philadelphia region.
This impending acquisition comes in the midst of significant expansion efforts by competitor Jefferson Health, which has evolved into an 18-hospital network and recently unveiled plans for further growth.
