This week the Washington State Hospital Association (WSHA) weighed in on the divisive issue of hospital mergers, defending the need for these deals, including Catholic affiliations that have been getting attention in this region.
In July, Gov. Jay Inslee directed the Department of Health to update the state’s rules (the Certificate of Need process) for approving hospital expansions. He gave the order in response to public concerns that deals affiliating Catholic hospitals with secular health systems…
This week the Washington State Hospital Association (WSHA) weighed in on the divisive issue of hospital mergers, defending the need for these deals, including Catholic affiliations that have been getting attention in this region.
In July, Gov. Jay Inslee directed the Department of Health to update the state’s rules (the Certificate of Need process) for approving hospital expansions. He gave the order in response to public concerns that deals affiliating Catholic hospitals with secular health systems…