That doesn t sound healthy. Somebody isn t telling the truth. Following are some other concerns and questions relating to the KCH sale. The Times-Union will happily provide the space necessary for hospital officials to respond, if they so desire. Local hospital officials have stated that the net effect of for-profit takeovers is increased efficiency and expanded services.
Uninsured people rely on hospitals for access to health care services.
In my experience, quite the contrary has been true. Perhaps the health care industry is different. Perhaps the new owners of KCH will invest lots of money in this community. KCH officials have stated that converting the hospital to for-profit status will inject lots of property tax dollars into local taxing units. The hospital currently enjoys tax exemptions.