PITTSBURGH, PA — The merger of the Allegheny Health Network and the Heritage Valley Health System became a step closer to reality after a hearing on Monday by the Pennsylvania Attorney General’s Office, which must approve the deal.
The merger would add Heritage Valley Sewickley and Heritage Valley Beaver to Allegheny Health Network medical facilities. There was overwhelming support for the move at the hearing, WTAE-TV reported.
“Highmark Health is committed to strengthening our regional healthcare ecosystem through strategic partnerships with exceptional organizations,” said David Holmberg, the CEO of Allegheny Health Network parent company Highmark Health.
“This affiliation with Heritage Valley reinforces our dedication to providing the communities of Western Pennsylvania with the high-quality, patient-centered care they deserve through our Living Health model, leading to improved health experiences and outcomes for our members and
patients.”
AHN employs approximately 23,000 people, has more than 2,600 physicians on its medical staff. Heritage Valley has more than 3,300 employees and approximately 600 physicians.