Pascack Hospital’s reopening enters election frayNJ Biz The controversy over the proposed reopening of Pascack Valley Hospital as a 128-bed, for-profit hospital in Bergen County’s Westwood has entered a new, political orbit, following Republican gubernatorial candidate Chris Christie’s support for the plan. (more…) Pascack Valley Hospital. Not in Bergen’s best interests.The Record — Letter to the Editor The Record has done an admirable job covering the issue of whether a hospital should open in the Pascack Valley. However, one fact that I believe has not gotten enough attention is the role that Legacy Hospital Partners would play if the hospital were to open. Who are they? (more…) Did risk of rejection prompt HUMC delay on Pascack Valley plan?The Record Hackensack University Medical Center asked the state to hold off a decision about whether to reopen a hospital in Westwood because it learned the health department’s staff was ready to recommend the application be denied, political and health care sources said. (more…) Analysts: Second hospital could stress HUMC financiallyThe Record The cost of opening a second hospital could stress Hackensack University Medical Center financially, according to analysts who downgraded the hospital’s credit rating this week. (more…) Editorial: Decision on DivertThe Record — Editorial WHAT happened? One minute, Hackensack University Medical Center was gung-ho and full speed ahead to open a community hospital on the site of the former Pascack Valley Hospital in Westwood. And the next minute it was asking the state for a delay of up to six months in considering its application. (more…) Keep hospital shut, blacks tell CorzineThe Record African-American leaders are urging Governor Corzine not to allow Pascack Valley Hospital in Westwood to reopen. (more…) HUMC gets delay on Pascack decisionThe Record The proposed reopening of Pascack Valley Hospital is being postponed again — this time at the request of Hackensack University Medical Center and its partner, who say they need more time to prepare their case. (more…) Health board next step for hospital proposalThe Record The next step in the state’s review of Hackensack University Medical Center’s proposal to reopen the bankrupt Pascack Valley Hospital in Westwood will take place on July 23, when the State Health Planning Board meets to decide whether to recommend its approval. (more…) Hospitals ask state to dismiss bidThe Record In the latest challenge to Hackensack University Medical Center’s bid to reopen Pascack Valley Hospital in Westwood, two Bergen County hospitals have demanded that the state health commissioner dismiss the application on legal grounds. (more…) NJHA Testifies at Public Hearing on Pascack Valley ReopeningNew Jersey Hospital Association — News Brief The State Health Planning Board heard testimony last night on the transfer of ownership of Pascack Valley Hospital to Hackensack University Medical Center, which hopes to reopen the closed facility as a 127-bed acute care facility. The marathon meeting was dominated by local residents with strong opinions on the hospital’s reopening. State and local elected officials also expressed their varied positions. (more…) |
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