Among those options are going private and establishing a taxing district to raise funds. “We are not considering going private; but we are considering if we should have a discussion about it,” health system spokeswoman Mary Briggs clarifies. The health system has scheduled a special board meeting Thursday to discuss the options.
Under the claims bill, Lee Memorial will pay a $10 million lump sum and $1 million annually for five years. Governor Rick Scott is expected to sign the bill, according to the report.
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