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Study by Duke University School of Law researchers and the North Carolina Office of State Treasurer finds that North Carolina's hospitals obtained legal judgments, including interest charges, from patients with medical debt
Study by Duke University School of Law researchers and the North Carolina Office of State Treasurer finds that North Carolina's hospitals obtained legal judgments, including interest charges, from patients with medical debt
 
Folwell said the consolidation of healthcare has resulted in lower quality, lower access, and higher cost.
 
Monthly Ask Me Anything Agenda Includes Continued Novant Expansion
 
The White House is proud to announce that President Biden will host the Global Fund’s Seventh Replenishment Conference on September 19, 2022 in New York City.
The White House is proud to announce that President Biden will host the Global Fund’s Seventh Replenishment Conference on September 19, 2022 in New York City.
 
Yesterday's front page of the News & Observer features the North Carolina Hospital Association, a free-market lobbyist, and legislators battling over pending legislation that could potentially terminate the state's highly bureaucratic Certificate of Need (CON) law. Senator Tom Apodaca favors...
Yesterday's front page of the News & Observer features the North Carolina Hospital Association, a free-market lobbyist, and legislators battling over pending legislation that could potentially terminate the state's highly bureaucratic Certificate of Need (CON) law. Senator Tom Apodaca favors...
 
It is ironic that most of the same people and commissioners who are now expressing so much concern about Vidant closing the Pungo District Hospital are the same people who were Vidant's cheerleaders when we were trying to decide whether Vidant or Community Health Systems would be best for Beaufort C
It is ironic that most of the same people and commissioners who are now expressing so much concern about Vidant closing the Pungo District Hospital are the same people who were Vidant's cheerleaders when we were trying to decide whether Vidant or Community Health Systems would be best for Beaufort C
 
The Beaufort County Board of Commissioners held a special called meeting on Monday (9-30-13) to discuss the closing of Pungo Hospital in Belhaven. At that meeting I read the following statement.
The Beaufort County Board of Commissioners held a special called meeting on Monday (9-30-13) to discuss the closing of Pungo Hospital in Belhaven. At that meeting I read the following statement.
 
The Beaufort County Commission held a special called meeting Monday (9-30-13) to discuss what they could do to help with the Pungo Hospital issue. Vidant is closing the facility and replacing it with an "urgent care" clinic that it says will operate 24/7/365.
The Beaufort County Commission held a special called meeting Monday (9-30-13) to discuss what they could do to help with the Pungo Hospital issue. Vidant is closing the facility and replacing it with an "urgent care" clinic that it says will operate 24/7/365.
 
Those of us at the Beaufort Observer have spent more time reporting on the Beaufort Hospital than any other single story in the last three years. It is, as we have learned, a sordid tale, with many angles.
Those of us at the Beaufort Observer have spent more time reporting on the Beaufort Hospital than any other single story in the last three years. It is, as we have learned, a sordid tale, with many angles.
 
A quick review of those who spoke at the public hearings reveals that this argument was the single most frequently mentioned reason to go with UHS. Even some doctors displayed the same lack of understanding of economics.
A quick review of those who spoke at the public hearings reveals that this argument was the single most frequently mentioned reason to go with UHS. Even some doctors displayed the same lack of understanding of economics.
 
In this article we look at a continuing distortion about reimbursement and the difference in impact on the local economy by a non-profit vs a for-profit operator.
In this article we look at a continuing distortion about reimbursement and the difference in impact on the local economy by a non-profit vs a for-profit operator.
 
Ironically, the UHS Coalition has taken the position that it is they who have respected the law; and others, such as Hood Richardson, who haven't followed the due process.
Ironically, the UHS Coalition has taken the position that it is they who have respected the law; and others, such as Hood Richardson, who haven't followed the due process.
 
By: BCN
We have previously published here our opinion that the major difference between the lease proposals on the Beaufort Regional Health System was in the end-of-the-lease option.
We have previously published here our opinion that the major difference between the lease proposals on the Beaufort Regional Health System was in the end-of-the-lease option.
 
The Beaufort Observer asked Mr. Richardson to explain why he voted "no" and here is his response.
The Beaufort Observer asked Mr. Richardson to explain why he voted "no" and here is his response.
 
At 6:45 p.m. tonight, the Beaufort Regional Health System hospital board voted to recommend accepting an offer from University Health Systems to lease the Washington-based hospital.
At 6:45 p.m. tonight, the Beaufort Regional Health System hospital board voted to recommend accepting an offer from University Health Systems to lease the Washington-based hospital.
 
By: BCN
If UHS is not willing to bid we suggest those in favor of UHS provide them whatever inducement it would take to get them to do so.
If UHS is not willing to bid we suggest those in favor of UHS provide them whatever inducement it would take to get them to do so.
 
Deatherage said that he does not intend to show political loyalty to those who did not choose him as their candidate for good reason.
Deatherage said that he does not intend to show political loyalty to those who did not choose him as their candidate for good reason.
 
By: BCN
At a 3:00 p.m. press conference, Hospital Board Finance Committee Chair and County Commission representative on the Hospital Board Hood Richardson explained the CHS action and its implications..
At a 3:00 p.m. press conference, Hospital Board Finance Committee Chair and County Commission representative on the Hospital Board Hood Richardson explained the CHS action and its implications..
 
Community Health Systems has withdrawn its offer to take over the Beaufort Regional Health System.
 
By: BCN
Advocates for a BRHS affiliation with UHS held an animated, well attended rally today in a parking lot across from the hospital.
Advocates for a BRHS affiliation with UHS held an animated, well attended rally today in a parking lot across from the hospital.
 
By: BCN
Earlier tonight, a crowd of mostly hospital employees chanted "UHS! UHS!" as a procession of Beaufort County commissioners walked into a private room to meet in closed session.
Earlier tonight, a crowd of mostly hospital employees chanted "UHS! UHS!" as a procession of Beaufort County commissioners walked into a private room to meet in closed session.
 
By: BCN
Within, are the respective arguments for and against CHS and UHS, by the most informed members of the Beaufort County public.
 
By: BCN
The videos below will allow readers to review the way the Hospital board made its decision to recommend Community Health Systems over University Health Systems.
The videos below will allow readers to review the way the Hospital board made its decision to recommend Community Health Systems over University Health Systems.
 
The Beaufort County Board of Commissioners will convene a special called meeting on Friday, January 7, 2011 at the Beaufort County Community College.
The Beaufort County Board of Commissioners will convene a special called meeting on Friday, January 7, 2011 at the Beaufort County Community College.
 
The board took no action except to agree to a recommendation from the County Manager that it meet with representatives of University Health Systems (UHS) and CHS next week.
The board took no action except to agree to a recommendation from the County Manager that it meet with representatives of University Health Systems (UHS) and CHS next week.
 
The BRHS hospital board will submit its recommendation to the Beaufort County Commissioners at 7 p.m. tonight in the Superior Court room in the Beaufort County Courthouse.
The BRHS hospital board will submit its recommendation to the Beaufort County Commissioners at 7 p.m. tonight in the Superior Court room in the Beaufort County Courthouse.
 
By: BCN
As we enter the short rows in the Hospital debate, one of the things we've been asked about and keep hearing some people talk about is how much better the quality of health care will be.
As we enter the short rows in the Hospital debate, one of the things we've been asked about and keep hearing some people talk about is how much better the quality of health care will be.
 
Thus, it is presumed that officials foresee the possibility that the Hospital's Negotiating Committee will make a recommendation on which proposal for taking over the hospital.
Thus, it is presumed that officials foresee the possibility that the Hospital's Negotiating Committee will make a recommendation on which proposal for taking over the hospital.
 
In the event that the BRHS hospital board approves a final recommendation, the Beaufort County Board of Commissioners is tentatively scheduled to meet Monday night at 7 p.m.
In the event that the BRHS hospital board approves a final recommendation, the Beaufort County Board of Commissioners is tentatively scheduled to meet Monday night at 7 p.m.
 
By: BCN
The next publicly held BRHS hospital board meeting is scheduled for Mon., Dec. 27, at 3 p.m.
 
By: BCN
As most people in Beaufort County realize, the Hospital Board is considering several proposals related to the Hospital. Two of those proposals involve the real estate.
As most people in Beaufort County realize, the Hospital Board is considering several proposals related to the Hospital. Two of those proposals involve the real estate.
 
Washington Daily News County Commissioner Jay McRoy stated: "There's no doubt I'd have to support UHS because the problem with the local health care system is the reimbursement."
Washington Daily News County Commissioner Jay McRoy stated: "There's no doubt I'd have to support UHS because the problem with the local health care system is the reimbursement."
 
Richardson's motion proposed: Commissioner McRoy and Commissioner Klemm exclude themselves from voting on future items regarding Beaufort County Hospital due to their conflicts of interest.
Richardson's motion proposed: Commissioner McRoy and Commissioner Klemm exclude themselves from voting on future items regarding Beaufort County Hospital due to their conflicts of interest.
 
By: BCN
The Beaufort Regional Health System has begun negotiations with outside organizations that have submitted proposals to take over the Heath System (Hospital) totally or to take over the management.
The Beaufort Regional Health System has begun negotiations with outside organizations that have submitted proposals to take over the Heath System (Hospital) totally or to take over the management.
 
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