HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — Controversy has sparked following Huntsville Hospital’s announcement last week that it plans to acquire Crestwood Medical Center in a $450 million deal, with many concerns being aired across social media.
Responses from locals FOX54 received Thursday were been mixed, with residents worried about health care quality, job security and potential costs. Many community members also raised concerns about the possible monopolization of health care services in the Tennessee Valley.
FOX54 reached out to Huntsville Hospital about these concerns, asking about the acquisitions impact for jobs and pay for employees, options current and transferring patients have, how Huntsville Hospital will adjust pay for current and potentially new employees and about monopolization claims in general. Their response can be found below:…