Target practice: in California and elsewhere, state officials are taking shots at hospital sales to for-profits
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State regulators are increasingly raising questions about the acquisition of community hospitals by for-profit companies. The number of hospitals converting from nonprofit to for-profit status increased from 4 in 1992 to 58 in 1995 to 50 during the first half of 1996. Such for-profit conversions require public hearings and government review in California and 10 other states. California's investigation into Columbia/HCA Healthcare Corp.'s planned joint venture with Sharp Healthcare is discussed.
Publication Name: Hospitals & Health Networks
Subject: Health care industry
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Year: 1996
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Rural routes: for small-town hospitals, nearly all paths lead to this: convert, downsize, network
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Rural hospitals often convert their facilities, downsize staff or join health networks in order to stay competitive in the changing healthcare market. Physician Tamton Mustapha stands as a visionary in this competitive environment. He and other physicians in Columbia County, NY, bought out a rural hospital that was closed by the state and transformed it into the Valetia Medical Arts Building.
Publication Name: Hospitals & Health Networks
Subject: Health care industry
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Year: 1997
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Hospital Pulse
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Births, admissions and surgeries increased between May 1994 and May 1995 according to an American Hospital Association survey of 2,000 community healthcare facilities. Outpatient visits increased 11.6%, marking the highest increase since 1975. Staffing, expenses and revenues also increased while the length of stay decreased.
Publication Name: Hospitals & Health Networks
Subject: Health care industry
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Year: 1995
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