FOUNTAIN HILL, Pa. — St. Luke’s University Health Network and Grand View Health signed off on an agreement for partnership Friday, according to a release.
The move strengthens "the two organizations’ shared commitment to delivering the highest quality care to patients,” the release said.
It said the two networks confirmed their respective boards unanimously approved the decision for Grand View to become part of St. Luke's University Health Network.
The partnership is expected to be completed in mid- to late 2025, pending customary federal and state regulatory review and completion of closing conditions.
The union highlights yet another change in the field of health care in the Lehigh Valley.
Lehigh Valley Health Network completed a deal to be acquired by Philadelphia-based health care system Thomas Jefferson University Hospitals on Aug. 1, 2024.
The announcement of St. Luke’s and Grand View’s union comes just off the heels of an advertising campaign proclaiming, “St. Luke’s is the Lehigh Valley’s ONLY locally based, independent health care network, proudly serving our community for over 150 years.”
'Welcome this opportunity'
Grand View and St. Luke’s announced they had signed a non-binding Letter of Intent to partner in September 2024.
“This is a strategic decision to assure Grand View’s future for the benefit of our community and our patients.”Grand View Chief Executive Officer Doug Hughes
“This is a strategic decision to assure Grand View’s future for the benefit of our community and our patients,” Grand View Chief Executive Officer Doug Hughes said.
“Our board of trustees and senior leadership team welcome this opportunity to become part of St. Luke’s, a network who name is synonymous with quality, compassionate care and an outstanding culture.”
Grand View, which is a nonprofit, community-based health system headquartered in Sellersville, Bucks County, employs more than 2,000 people caring for residents of Bucks and Montgomery counties.
It was established in 1913 as Bucks County’s first hospital.
The network operates a Level II trauma center and acute-care hospital in Sellersville. It also operates five outpatient centers and two urgent care centers in Bucks and Montgomery counties.
Grand View Hospital also is part of the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, or CHOP, care network, according to its website.
'Enhance each organization'
In 2024, Grand View earned an A grade for safety from the Leapfrog Group and a five-star review for quality, the highest rating, from Medicare.
“Grand View, as does St. Luke’s, enjoys a long and proud history of providing high-quality and compassionate care to its communities, which is why the two organizations will be excellent partners,” St. Luke’s CEO Rick Anderson said.
“All of us at St. Luke’s are extremely honored and pleased Grand View will be joining our network.”
“Together as partners Grand View and St. Luke’s will enhance each organization’s ability to provide superb quality care and service for our patients and communities."St. Luke's Chief Executive Officer Rick Anderson
St. Luke’s is a fully integrated regional health care network which consists of more than 20,000 employees and $4 billion in revenue.
Their network includes 15 hospital campuses and more than 350 outpatient sites across 11 counties in Pennsylvania and New Jersey, including a presence in Quakertown, Bucks County.
St. Luke’s hospitals have accrued numerous awards, including A grades for safety from Leapfrog in 2024, five stars for quality from CMS, and a spot in the 100 Top Major Teaching Hospitals from PINC AI.
“Together as partners Grand View and St. Luke’s will enhance each organization’s ability to provide superb quality care and service for our patients and communities,” Anderson said.
