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Wednesday, January 16, 2013

WaPo: Adventist Negotiating Deal to Sell 40 Acres in Clarksburg

The land was part of the site proposed for Clarksburg Hospital, a bid it lost to Holy Cross

Shopping center developers are eying 40 acres of Clarksburg land Adventist HealthCare hopes to sell, The Washington Post reports. The story named Simon Property Group as a likely buyer, with Fairfax, VA-based Peterson Cos. listed as a competitor. The land for sale was part of the 120 acres Adventist had hoped would become Clarksburg Hospital, serving residents Upcounty, The Post reports. Ultimately, Maryland Health Care Commission wound up approving Holy Cross Hospital’s plans to build in Germantown, Patch has reported. Montgomery County Councilman Craig Rice—who was expected to hear a presentation from Simon representatives Wednesday—told The Post that he was supportive of more shopping options Upcounty but said there needed to be synergy…

Thursday, January 20, 2011

Update: A New Hospital For Germantown

Adventist Healthcare commits to filing an appeal.

Baltimore, MD -- The Maryland Healthcare Commission voted unanimously, in a 9-0 vote, to support the recommendation of Dr. Marilyn Moon, selecting Germantown over Clarksburg for the new upcounty Hospital. The decision favors Holy Cross hospital’s proposal for a $202 million 93-bed hospital in Germantown, versus Adventist’s $177 million 86-bed facility in Clarksburg. A room full of nearly 120 people gathered to hear testimony from both sides Thursday afternoon. Their arguments consisted of responses to Moon's recommendation. Robertson defended their financial capability saying their funding is based on federally insured bonds and is even stronger after a "recent transaction involving long-term care facilities." Regardless, Moon pointed to …

Al Neustadter

10:21 pm on Wednesday, January 16, 2013

Holy Cross has been known to pull fast ones with patient care as well (see what they did to my father at holycrosshealth.com).   more ›

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