TITLE

Hospitals Continue Operating After Bankruptcy Filings

AUTHOR(S)
Webb, Marion
PUB. DATE
June 2000
SOURCE
San Diego Business Journal;06/19/2000, Vol. 21 Issue 25, p10
SOURCE TYPE
Periodical
DOC. TYPE
Article
ABSTRACT
Presents news items concerning the health care industry in California. California Psychiatric Management Services' filing of Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection for its Villa View Community Hospital in San Diego and Bayview Hospital in Chula Vista; Collaborative cost-cutting efforts of the Palomar Pomerado Health System and the Tri-City Hospital District.
ACCESSION #
3288674

Tags: MEDICAL care;  CALIFORNIA Psychiatric Management Services (Company);  HOSPITALS -- Cost control

 

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