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Hospital Conversion
Attorney General Oversight


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Description from Guide to Communities Considering Hospital Conversion

Modern Healthcare "Mich. Suit Blocks For-Profit Hospital Deal."
Article – $$. Attorney general sued to keep Columbia from buying nonprofit.
Health Affairs "The Massachusetts Experience."
Article – (one line summary), New attorney general powers in determining valuation and tax-exempt status.
Health Affairs "The View from Ohio."
Article – (one line summary), Transaction, litigation, & legislation from attorney general.
Modern Healthcare "Sharp Decision Rocks Another Calif. Deal."
Article - $$. Attorney general stops conversion buyout.
Modern Healthcare "Attorney General in Texas Enters Lawsuit."
Article – $$. State sues to prevent non-profit conversion.
Health Affairs "Oversight and Public Input into Hospital Conversions."
Article - Most Attorneys General will be increasing their level of input because of stricter conversion regulations.
Consumers Union Letter to Attorneys General on the sale of 1/3 of Columiba/HCA's hospital holdings

Hospital Conversion