Kingston, N.Y. – May 4, 2012 – In the face of
ongoing financial challenges, HealthAlliance of the Hudson Valley® 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 breadth of 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 and hospital reimbursement rates has
greatly deteriorated.
David Lundquist, CEO & President, HealthAlliance of the Hudson
Valley said that HealthAlliance is responding responsibly to realign its
expenses in the wake of these changes to the local and state health
care environment.
"We will continue to communicate our plans as they develop," said Mr.
Lundquist. "Our goal is to serve our community by providing the highest
quality of care while making HealthAlliance strong and viable well into
the future."