QMG CEO Carol Brockmiller said in a statement: “We are grateful for the court’s decision; it allows Quincy Medical Group to move forward to make real change in health and care. squirrels in three states”. “Our doctors and staff families have been steadfastly committed to QMG and all that the hospital can offer our local patients, including choice and ability. pay.”
QMG did not confirm the construction and completion time of the project.
Blessing’s rejection of an appeal to halt QMG’s hospital project this month is the latest update in a dispute between two hospital groups that have put private equity at the heart of their decision to allow construction. New hospitals in rural areas have been served by safety-net and community providers.
QMG initially revealed plans for its new hospital in 2020 and has since faced strong opposition from Blessing. The chain of three nonprofit hospitals has argued that QMG’s new hospital will siphon off profitable surgeries and privately insured patients to help them stay financially afloat. In the process, Blessing also took aim at Ares Management, the parent company of QMG, the parent company of Duly Health & Care, expressing concern about what Blessing sees as for-profit ownership that could threaten the care operations. squirrels in the area.
QMG defended itself by saying it was looking to create more competition in Quincy’s healthcare market and provide services that are not currently offered in the region. QMG alleges that Blessing’s opposition to the project was because Blessing wanted to maintain a monopoly on healthcare services in the area.
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After a contentious battle between the two hospital groups that took place before the Illinois Health Facilities & Services Review Board, the board approved QMG’s project in April after previously issuing a notice of intent. declined due to concerns that the hospital would create “unnecessary duplication of services”. ” in the area.
Shortly after the board approved QMG’s hospital, Blessing appealed the decision in Sangamon County Court in Springfield, and earlier this month that court overturned that decision.
Maureen Kahn, president and chief executive officer of Blessing, said in a statement: “We are disappointed with the court’s decision to dismiss our request for review. “We continue to believe that the second hospital in Quincy is an unnecessary duplication of service and are reviewing our options for review or appeal.”
This story first appeared in Crain’s Chicago Business.
