IS IT TRUE July 5, 2017

IS IT TRUE that Channel 44 News recently reported that two Tri-State hospitals have agreed to talk about how they can work together?  …they reported that Methodist Community Hospital in Henderson and Deaconess Hospital have entered into a letter of intent to discuss business practices, treatments, and other health care issues?  …a Deaconess spokesperson told Channel 44 News “at this point the two hospitals are only talking about what kind and how much of an affiliation they want”?  …the spokesperson says “it is hard to tell where the talks will end, but she insists the talks are not aimed at a potential merger or buy out”?

IS IT TRUE that the City County Observer recently reported that Deaconess Hospital recently signed a “Letter of Intent” with Henderson Methodist Hospital agreeing that both entities would cooperate in the sharing of physicians and other hospital services?

IS IT TRUE it was reported by the City County Observer that it’s being alleged that Deaconess Hospital may be considering a move to help secure a bond debt owed by Henderson’s Methodist Community Hospital to the tune of $25 to $30 million dollars?  …if this is true it would allow Deaconess Hospital to secure some financial and operative controls over Henderson’s Methodist Community Hospital? …if members of the main stream media would file a Freedom Of Information Request to get copies of the official  Methodist Community Hospital board minutes during the last three (3) months they shall get their answers to this question?

IS IT TRUE we are are extremely pleased that Channel 44 NEWS decided to take this story head on? …no wonder why Channel 44 News is now considered to be “the go to channel for breaking news”?  …we wonder why other members of the main stream media have been so quiet about the Henderson’s Methodist Community Hospital and Deaconess Hospital issue?

IS IT TRUE we highly recommend that the Henderson’s Methodist Community Hospital Board of Directors pay special attention to the concerns of their 1600 plus employees? … …Its obvious that any contractual agreements between Deaconess Hospital and Henderson’s Methodist Community Hospital will affect their employees future employment status?

IS IT TRUE political patronage is alive and well at the newly re-organized Evansville Land Bank (formerly Evansville Brownfield Corp)?  …we have been informed that at least 2 home inspectors are individuals with strong political connections have been hired by this organization?  …that 2 of the 3 home inspectors of the Evansville Land Bank were former elected city/county officials?  …that one of these individuals just lost his reelection bid for Vanderburgh County Council?  …we hear that this individual is now concerning announcing as a candidate for the At-Large City Council seat?

EDITORS FOOTNOTE: Todays Readers Poll question Is: Do you feel that a legal  agreement was signed that will allow Deaconess Hospital to take over Methodist Hospital  the near future?

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