Palomar Health directors have postponed plans to revise the public health care district's bylaws, citing ongoing budget challenges and concerns raised by local legislators. The decision follows a joint letter from state senators and assemblymembers expressing 'deep concern' over the proposed changes, which they argue raise questions about accountability and long-term implications for the hospital system. The board also faces scrutiny from the California Fair Political Practices Commission due to an ongoing investigation.
At the urging of local legislators and others, Palomar Health directors tabled plans to revise the public health care district’s bylaws Monday, indicating that they may revisit the issue after the organization resolves its current budget difficulties.
The decision came after legislative aides read a joint letter from state Sens. Brian Jones and Dr. Akilah Weber Pierson and Assemblymembers Tasha Boerner and Darshana Patel, who expressed “deep concern” that the proposed changes “raise serious concerns about accountability and long-term implications for the hospital system’s operations and public trust.”
Palomar’s board approved a 15-year management services agreement with Mesa Rock, a newly created private nonprofit corporation, in March. The company is to employ Palomar’s entire executive leadership team, including Chief Executive Officer Diane Hansen, a move said to provide a better venue for deal-making as the entity would not be subject to public records law.
LAFCO, which referees disputes between political subdivisions, is conducting a municipal service review of all four public health care districts in the county.
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