Hospital CEO Robert Whitaker told KOB he believes the designation would help preserve the hospital’s financial stability. The hospital plans to add skilled nursing care and does not plan to cut back on staff or current services.
CMS will take up to eight months to come to its decision, Mr. Whitaker estimated.
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