Charlotte Observer Asks About Appeals

Saturday, the Charlotte Observer posted the article about CMC winning the CON for the Fort Mill Hosptial in a story titled CHS wins bid to build hospital in Fort Mill. The story, written by Celeste Smith, talked to Bill Brandon, who specializes in health policy and politics for the Metrolina Medical Foundation distinguished professorship at UNC Charlotte.

Before deciding whether to appeal this most recent decision, each losing side might consider how another potentially lengthy round could affect their overall business plans, said UNCC's Brandon.

And to appeal, the other sides also might have the burden of proving that CHS does not meet the certificate of need regulations, said Steve Graybill, principal and senior health care consultant with Mercer, a New York-based human resources consulting firm with offices in Charlotte.

Or, the other sides might argue that their own information was misinterpreted, and they in fact can meet all parts of the regulations, Graybill said.

"I think it was a dogfight in the beginning with three very competent competitors," Graybill said. But, "maybe this has gone on so long that this decision is finally going to move forward.

Read more at the Charlotte Observer.