Temple University Hospital, Inc. v. Healthcare Management Alternatives, Inc.

FORD ELLIOTT, J.:

¶ 1 This case, although seemingly complicated, asks us merely to decide whether the trial court erred when it found that the parties entered into an enforceable contract by performance after their written contract expired. Because we find that the trial court did, in fact, err, we reverse and remand. The history leading up to this contract dispute follows.

¶ 2 Appellant Temple University Hospital, Inc. (“Hospital”) is a teaching hospital located in north Philadelphia, which has historically provided care to indigent individuals despite their inability to pay for care. Many of…