CHOP was the most profitable nonprofit health system in Southeastern Pennsylvania for Q1 of fiscal 2026, while four others reported losses.

Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) has emerged as the most profitable nonprofit health system in Southeastern Pennsylvania for the first quarter of fiscal 2026, which concluded on September 30, according to a recent analysis of financial filings by Media News Source. The institution reported an operating income of million, demonstrating an increase from million during the same period in the previous year. CHOP’s total revenue surged by nearly 9% to .3 billion, underscoring its strong financial performance.

In contrast, Redeemer Health, the smallest health system in the region with a single hospital, experienced the most significant operational loss in percentage terms. The organization reported an operating loss of .7 million against quarterly revenue of 3.4 million, representing an improvement from an .9 million loss recorded last year. This trend highlights the ongoing financial challenges faced by smaller health systems within the region.

Jefferson Health, following its acquisition of Lehigh Valley Health Network, attained the highest patient revenue among local health systems, reporting .9 billion, which is 0 million more than the University of Pennsylvania Health System, which generated .8 billion with its seven hospitals. This substantial patient revenue showcases Jefferson Health’s expanding footprint and consolidating market position.

A closer examination of the financial results for various health systems reveals a mixed landscape. Jefferson Health revealed an alarming operational loss of 4 million primarily due to setbacks in its insurance division. This figure includes .4 million in restructuring charges, which relate to employee severance resulting from recent job cuts aimed at enhancing operational efficiencies.

Meanwhile, the University of Pennsylvania Health System reported a remarkable operating gain of 9.3 million, a substantial increase from .3 million recorded a year prior. This impressive gain is partly attributed to the acquisition of Doylestown Health, which was finalized on April 1. The health system’s total revenue climbed to .3 billion, reflecting continued growth.

Temple University Health System posted a loss of million for the quarter, an improvement over the million loss from the previous year. Despite this, its total revenue reached 0 million, an increase of 13% from 2.5 million recorded the prior year, driven by a significant rise in outpatient revenues.

As the healthcare landscape continues to evolve, these financial results underscore the varying fortunes of health systems across Southeastern Pennsylvania, indicating both challenges and growth opportunities within the sector.