02/18/21
The Iowa State Health Facilities Council narrowly denied an application by the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics to build a new $230 million facility on Wednesday.
The Cedar Rapids Gazette reports that those for and against the facility argued fervently during Wednesday’s hearing. Opponents say the new 36-bed hospital is unnecessary and could put existing care facilities out of business. Andrew Ashby, Mercy Iowa City’s medical director, told the council members that if the UIHC building gets the go-ahead, “Mercy won’t make it.” He said the vote on the application is an issue of whether community-based medicine would be allowed to survive.
Iowa council rejects plans for hospital in North Liberty
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State halts University of Iowa plans for new hospital in North Liberty
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