Sale of Seton Hospital: Public Meeting Jan 9

The California Attorney General (AG) is reviewing the proposed change in control and governance of Daughters of Charity Health System, a California nonprofit religious corporation, that owns and operates Seton Medical Center and Seton Medical Center Coastside.  The proposed new owner is Prime Healthcare Services Inc., a for-profit Delaware corporation. (Document links)

Public Forum Friday, January 9 at 9:00AM
Seton Coastside, 600 Marine Blvd, Moss Beach

The purpose of the meeting is to receive comments on the proposed change in control and governance of the facility and to consider the Health Care Impact Statements prepared by consultants engaged by the AG (to be posted here prior to the meeting).  Speakers include the AG’s office, the consultant who provided the feasibility report, Seton CEO, a representative from Prime Healthcare, and public officials.  At least an hour will be available for public comment. 

To speak at the meeting, submit a speaker slip available at the meeting, or contact Scott Chan by Jan 2.  scott.chan@doj.ca.gov (415) 703-5652.

Written comments may be submitted to Attorney General's Office by Jan 12:
Email scott.chan@doj.ca.gov, or mail:
Scott Chan, Deputy Attorney General
455 Golden Gate Avenue, Suite 11000
San Francisco, CA 94102 

UPDATE:  News Articles:
Attorney General to make final decision on hospital's future owner 12/17/14
Hospital CEO urges lawmakers to reconsider 12/4/14
Seton Coastside sold to Prime Healthcare 10/10/14
Seton Coastside Medical Center on the block 1/15/14