ICYMI: Rob Bresnahan has Saved Scranton’s Hospitals
In case you missed it, it’s official: Rob Bresnahan has saved Scranton’s hospitals.
That’s right: after political opportunist Paige Cognetti jeopardized healthcare access for Pennsylvania families, Congressman Rob Bresnahan stepped in and brokered a last-minute deal to keep three NEPA hospitals open.
“Political opportunist and part-time Mayor Paige Cognetti jeopardized healthcare for Scranton families. Rob Bresnahan saved it. The difference couldn’t be clearer.”– NRCC Spokesman Reilly Richardson
Read more from WVIA News here or see excerpts below:
BREAKING: Pa. Health Department OKs Tenor Health acquisition application for 3 NEPA hospitals
Lydia McFarlane
WVIA News
January 28, 2026
Pennsylvania Health Department officials have given their blessing to nonprofit Tenor Health Foundation’s application to acquire three Northeast Pennsylvania hospitals, multiple sources said Wednesday.
The deal is expected to see Tenor take over Wilkes-Barre General, Moses Taylor and Scranton Regional hospitals, which are owned by Commonwealth Health System. A potential sale price has not been disclosed.
Officials with Tenor and Commonwealth said they are working to confirm the next steps in closing the deal, but Wednesday’s news elicited relief from lawmakers and community supporters who have been fighting to keep the three hospitals open after years of financial struggles and an earlier effort to sell them to a different buyer fell through.
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Kosierowski, Savitala, Commonwealth, U.S. Rep. Rob Bresnahan (R-Luzerne), the Health Department, and the foundations all confirmed the approval on Wednesday.
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“Congressman Bresnahan was relentless in his efforts to ensure access to healthcare in the region remains strong and Representative Bridget Kosierowski was instrumental in getting the approval completed for her communities,” Savitala added. “We are humbled by support of everyone involved and look forward to providing care in Northeast Pennsylvania.”
Bresnahan acknowledged the approval in a social media post.
“After months of sustained negotiations and keeping all parties at the table, we’ve reached the finish line. This outcome reflects the dedication and collaboration of local, state, and community partners who came together to support patients, families, and the healthcare workers who serve them every day,” Bresnahan wrote.
Bresnahan was a supporter of keeping the struggling hospitals afloat until a deal could be brokered.