The World Socialist Web Site article details the impending closure of Crozer Health hospitals in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, attributing the crisis to decades of profit-driven healthcare policies and the destructive role of private equity. Prospect Medical Holdings, the for-profit owner of Crozer Health, is accused of prioritizing profit extraction over patient care, leading to the current situation.
The article highlights the devastating impact on the community, particularly on the working class who rely on these hospitals for essential medical services. The planned closure of Crozer and Taylor hospitals will leave a significant void in healthcare access, forcing residents to travel farther for emergency care and other medical needs.
The United Nurses Associations of California/Union of Professionals Health Care (UNAC/UHCP), which represents Crozer nurses, has condemned Prospect Medical’s actions and called for government intervention to prevent the closures. They also blame the policies of both Democratic and Republican administrations, which have allowed private equity firms to acquire and dismantle vital healthcare institutions.
The article criticizes the role of privatization and the Affordable Care Act in exacerbating the healthcare crisis, leading to a system where profits are prioritized over patient well-being. It suggests that nonprofit ChristianaCare’s purchase of some Crozer Health facilities will not solve the underlying problems. The situation at Crozer Health is portrayed as a symptom of a broader crisis in American healthcare, driven by a relentless pursuit of profit.
find the original article here: https://www.wsws.org/en/articles/2025/05/31/qbdg-m31.html