Pascack Hospital’s reopening enters election fray

NJ Biz
Tuesday, Aug 18, 2009
BY Shankar P.

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
Tuesday, July 28, 2009
BY ELENI DRESNER, PARK RIDGE

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
Thursday, July 16, 2009
BY LINDY WASHBURN and MARY JO LAYTON

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 financially

The Record
Tuesday, July 14, 2009
BY MARY JO LAYTON

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 Divert

The Record — Editorial
Sunday, July 12, 2009

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 Corzine

The Record
Friday, July 10, 2009
BY MARY JO LAYTON

African-American leaders are urging Governor Corzine not to allow Pascack Valley Hospital in Westwood to reopen. (more…)

HUMC gets delay on Pascack decision

The Record
Thursday, July 9, 2009
BY LINDY WASHBURN

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 proposal

The Record
Friday, June 26, 2009
BY LINDY WASHBURN

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 bid

The Record
Saturday, June 20, 2009
BY LINDY WASHBURN

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 Reopening

New Jersey Hospital Association — News Brief
Tuesday, June 9, 2009

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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