Memorial CEO Gary Marchand told MPB Medicaid underpays the hospital about $10 million a year for mental health services. The state began reducing Medicaid mental health payment rates in 2013, according to the article.
Mr. Marchand said Memorial will hire a consultant to oversee either the sale or long-term lease of its mental health unit, according to MPB.
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