Court ruling reverses Pennsylvania hospital’s nonprofit status

Pottstown (Pa.) Hospital is back on the tax rolls after the Pennsylvania Commonwealth Court reversed its nonprofit status, The Mercury reported Feb. 19.

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The hospital, which is part of West Reading, Pa.-based Tower Health, gained nonprofit certification from Montgomery County Court in 2021, the report said. If the decision is upheld, Pottstown School District would gain at least $900,000 annually in additional tax revenue.

The decision stems from former Tower Health CEO’s Clint Matthews’ “eye-popping” compensation package. Since 40 percent of his pay depended on financial results, Tower Health didn’t meet the criteria for being considered a nonprofit, the report said.

The hospital has yet to appeal the decision.

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