vision2020
Re: Regional hospital
Jeff:
I don't know whether it's truly workable and equitable from a tax and
financial standpoint, but Moscowans would be hard pressed to complain
about a new hospital constructed stradling the state line that you suggested
(considering) in a later post. The problem with that proposal I suspect is that
the comments Bill London made from a Moscow perspective would then be
made on behalf of Pullman's perspective. I suspect most of us are in favor of
a regional hospital for the reasons you have mentioned in a couple of posts,
but are opposed to one for the reasons Bill menioned (do we cal it the
"reverse NIMBY" or a new acrony--IMBIMBY--It Must Be In My Back Yard??)
Mike
On 24 Nov 00, at 14:15, bill london wrote:
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J-
Of course consolidation makes economic sense. That's what drives the
incredible market conglomerations/mergers in this economy.
However, with public instituions, other factors are equally strong. That's why
the Troy/Deary/Bovill/Elk River school district in Idaho is now deconsolidating.
They are likely to break apart, partly because the Troy people and the
Deary-Bovill people each want their own school and see it vital for the
continuation of their communities to have their own school. Same with the
hospital, it seems to me. Of course, there are other factors: the difficulty of
meshing 2 very different hospitals, the inequality of the hospitals' investment
in a move, etc. For a while it looked like the local surgeons were going to
force the issue by building a new surgical unit, but I don't know whether that
is still happening. And I also like having Gritman in Moscow. And I don't like
the idea of a new hospital midway between Moscow and Pullman becoming
the center
of new Pullman Highway development there. So, the status quo seems likely
to
remain. BL
Jeff Goebel wrote:
> Visionaries,
>
> This is the first note I have posted here. I could use your help in
> understanding an issue that affects our region.
>
> Pullman is seriously considering building a new hospital. I realize the
> very high cost of obtaining quality equipment for medical treatment. I
> understand there are people in our area already going to Spokane because of
> limited equipment.
>
> I also know the costs of having two administrations for operations. I also
> understand that Gritman Memorial Hospital is not willing to join together to
> build one effective facility which can serve the good of both communities.
>
> My question: Given the above points, why doesn't it make sense to invest in a
> joint facility somewhere between our communities which could invest in one set
> of medical equipment needs and administration?
>
> Thank you for any insights you may have. Jeff
>
> Carl Jeffry Goebel
> Goebel and Associates
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