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By Henry Dubroff / Thursday, May 18th, 2017 / Central Coast Health Watch, Columns, Latest news / Comments Off on Dubroff: End of merger proposal leaves health care future up in the air
The debate over the future of health care — in the nation and in the region — comes down to a single question. Is health care a competitive marketplace where price guides choices, or is it a regulated marketplace much like a public utility? That question remains unanswered nationally as Congress grapples with how to Read More →
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By Joshua Molina / Friday, March 24th, 2017 / Central Coast Health Watch, Latest news, Technology, Tri-County Economy / Comments Off on Tri-county hospitals oppose Trump health care bill
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By Staff Report / Monday, October 24th, 2016 / Central Coast Health Watch, Latest news / Comments Off on Dignity Health plans merger with Catholic Health Initiatives
San Francisco-based Dignity Health plans to merge with Colorado-based Catholic Health Initiatives in a deal that would combine a couple of the largest nonprofit providers in the country, Dignity announced on Oct. 24. Dignity Health owns five hospitals in the Tri-Counties, including Arroyo Grande Community Hospital, French Hospital Medical Center in San Luis Obispo, St. Read More →
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By Staff Report / Wednesday, May 25th, 2016 / Latest news / Comments Off on 2016 Champions in Health Care announced
The Pacific Coast Business Times announced its 2016 Champions in Health Care. The special report published May 20. The winners will be honored at a luncheon on Thursday, June 9 at the Topa Tower Club from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. The luncheon will feature a panel discussion with all nine winners. Congratulations to Read More →
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By Glenn Rabinowitz / Friday, March 4th, 2016 / Editorials, Opinion / Comments Off on Tri-County Produce goes on but co-founder will be missed
The concept of local sourcing of food was not exactly a hot trend in 1985 when Jim Dixon took over a fledgling farmer’s market operation named Tri-County Produce on lower Milpas Street. For three decades the company has flourished in a warehouse a couple of blocks from East Beach in Santa Barbara. It is there Read More →
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By Marissa Nall / Friday, December 11th, 2015 / Central Coast Health Watch, Latest news, Top Stories, West Ventura County / Comments Off on Camarillo hospital getting $80 million upgrade
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By Henry Dubroff / Friday, November 20th, 2015 / Central Coast Health Watch, Columns, Latest news / Comments Off on Dignity Health investment in Central Coast paying off
During the past five years, Dignity Health has made methodical moves to bolster the healthcare system in North Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo counties. That strategy has paid off in improved patient care and better facilities. Now health care is emerging as an industry that attracts talent and capital. It’s an industry that has Read More →
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