Will Colorado Springs Hospital Be Accepted Into HCA-HealthONE?

Earlier in October 2011, HCA acquired The Colorado Health Foundation's 40 percent share in HCA-HealthONE ®, a joint venture established between the two organizations in 1995. Now HCA seeks to add Memorial Health System in Colorado Springs to HealthONE's network of seven hospitals and 13 surgery centers, the largest health care system in the metro Denver area.

The only thing standing in the way is a vote by the Colorado Springs City Council, who has already solicited bids for long term lease of the hospital. The resulting vote is expected to be announced at the end of the year. There is no guarantee the vote will lean in HCA's favor though as the Task Force assigned for review must consider several proposals.

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