Specifically, GHS requested the court declare whether the restructured GHS board of trustees has authority to lease assets to the Upstate Affiliate Organication. GHS filed the request in October 2015, according to the Greenville Journal.
The Supreme Court’s ruling also prohibited state legislators from issuing an injunction to prohibit GHS from reorganizing into a private hospital.
In January, the court refused to rule on the legality of GHS’ restructuring plan. After the decision, GHS trustees voted to continue with the restructuring changes.
State representatives asked the court to prevent GHS from transitioning because doing so would undermine local accountability, according to the article.
GHS officials said the transition would improve outcomes, reduce costs and enhance the patient experience, according to the report.
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