Some in the community are concerned about the pending sale of Hill Country Memorial to HCA/Methodist Healthcare Systems and the effect on services, employees and the community. ? File photo
Commentary
Still a ‘community hospital’?
In reflecting on the recent sale/acquisition of the community’s hospital, Hill Country Memorial, I’m compelled to make a stab at defining what characteristics make a community hospital in the first place. After all, I practiced here for 28 years. I believe that there are four characteristics unique
