FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
HealthAlliance of the Hudson Valley Exploring Campus Changes in Kingston toImprove Efficiency
Kingston, N.Y. – May 4, 2012
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In the face of ongoing financial challenges, HealthAlliance of the HudsonValley® is evaluating options necessary to reduce expenses and improve efficiency, including actively pursuing a single campus alternative in Kingston. The proposed changes will not affect the high quality of care offered to patients.HealthAlliance has worked diligently to achieve financial stability while improving the depth and breadthof services offered to our community since the Berger Commission’s recommendations for closure and/or consolidation of a hospital in Kingston in 2007. During the same period, the state of the economy andhospital reimbursement rates has greatly deteriorated.David Lundquist, CEO & President, HealthAlliance of the Hudson Valley said that HealthAlliance isresponding responsibly to realign its expenses in the wake of these changes to the local and state healthcare environment.“We will continue to communicate our plans as they develop,” said Mr. Lundquist. “Our goal is to serveour community by providing the highest quality of care while making HealthAlliance strong and viablewell into the future.”
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