Summary
Hartford HealthCare plans to buy two hospitals from Prospect Medical Holdings, which filed for bankruptcy. Connecticut's Office of Health Strategy will decide on the purchase by the end of the year. Hartford HealthCare aims to improve hospital services and invest in new technology and staff.
Key Facts
- Hartford HealthCare wants to buy Manchester Memorial and Rockville General hospitals.
- Prospect Medical Holdings, the current owner, filed for bankruptcy.
- Connecticut's Office of Health Strategy needs to decide on the sale by the end of the year.
- Hartford HealthCare plans to spend $86.1 million on purchasing the hospitals and $225.7 million on improvements.
- The improvements will include new technology and hiring more doctors.
- Connecticut Attorney General has previously accused Prospect of not fulfilling promises to improve the hospitals.
- Hartford HealthCare claims joining their system improves hospitals with better safety ratings and expanded care.
