Rather, the board members favor studying the transition and which model it will take. Those board members who do support the transition to non-profit are calling for another vote on Oct. 20. Public hearings on the proposal will also be held.
A board auditor reported the district could lose up to $80 million in grants if the hospital is privatized, according to the report. There are also concerns in regards to leadership and the oversight of tax spending.
Read the Sun Sentinel report about North Broward Hospital District’s possible transition.
Read more coverage on North Broward Hospital:
–Report Predicts Hospital District Will Lose $80M Yearly by Privatizing
–Florida’s Broward Health Plans to Transition to New Community Not-for-Profit Corporation
–18 Florida Hospitals Under Investigation for Improper Medicaid Billing
