FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

 

Democrats Host Public Forum On Hospital Sale

 

Wilmington, NC – On Wednesday, August 28th the New Hanover County Democratic Party will host a forum on the proposed sale of the New Hanover Regional Medical Center (NHRMC) at 6 pm at the ILA Hall, 1305 S Fifth Avenue, Wilmington NC 28401. The speakers will include:

 

Chris Coudriet, New Hanover County Executive

John Gizdic, NHRMC CEO

Kyle Horton, MD MBA, Public Health Policy Advocate

Jeff James, Wilmington Health CEO

 

Moderator: Kimberly Mclaughlin-Smith, National Diversity and Inclusion Learning Development Specialist

 

NHRMC is the largest independent hospital in North Carolina and the third largest in the entire country. It is presently owned by New Hanover County. The County Commission has announced that on September 3rd it will consider a “Resolution of Intent to Sell” the Medical Center.

 

NHRMC CEO John Gizdic said in a joint press release: “We’re clinically, financially and operationally strong today, but we recognize that to prepare for an uncertain future, we need to consider new ways to support investments in the people, technology and services that can make a significant difference in the health of our community.”

 

For many, this proposal raises significant questions about the future of healthcare in our community. They include:


Why sell a healthcare system that serves our community so well?



If billions in additional investment are needed and cannot be paid for by proceeds from our independent healthcare system, why would a purchaser shoulder that burden?



Will NHRMC release financial projections, including specific projections of the effects of Medicaid expansion?



How will a sale affect the quality and cost of healthcare services?



How will a sale affect uncompensated care?



How will a sale impact employment? Will there be a no-layoff guarantee? For how long?


Contact:  NHCDP Chair Richard Poole, (910) 508-3537

 

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Mailing Address: 

NHCDP

PO Box 3036

Wilmington, NC 28406 

 

Office Address:

5041 New Centre Drive

Wilmington, NC 28403

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