Duke University Health System has managed Durham Regional, which is a county-owned hospital, since 1998, according to the report. Kerry Watson, CEO of the hospital, said the Durham Regional title does not help people recognize it is part of Duke.
A decision on the name change is expected Monday at a county commissioners’ meeting.
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