The consensus at the Glennon Conference and Community Center on Monday night was residents of northern York County deserve a hospital where they can get quality and affordable health care - without leaving home.The applicants for a new Fort Mill hospital - Carolinas HealthCare System, Piedmont Medical Center and Novant Health - presented an array of data to support their claims of quality care and affordability. There was even some grudging acknowledgement that each provides quality care to its patients.
The debate was over which one is the best choice to operate the new hospital. Each has filed an application with the state to build a Fort Mill hospital. A decision by the state's Department of Health and Environmental Control is not expected before this spring.
More than 250 people filled the community center, first to hear presentations from each hospital, then to question the applicants extensively on everything from patient care to finances to commitment to the community.
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