A group in Santa Clara County is urging California Attorney General Rob Bonta to step in and stop the planned closure of the only trauma center on the east side of the county. This move comes after the decision to downgrade stroke services from 'comprehensive' to 'primary' level was not explained.
Regional Medical Center, previously a nonprofit before being acquired by HCA, is under scrutiny for its decision. The center plays a crucial role, being the primary destination for a significant number of stroke patients and serving many patients without insurance in the county.
The closure of the trauma center at Regional Medical Center would have a significant impact as it currently handles a quarter of all trauma cases in the county. If the closure happens, patients would need to be transported to other facilities, causing a strain on the county healthcare system.
Local officials believe that as Regional Medical Center was a nonprofit before its acquisition, the California Attorney General can intervene to prevent discriminatory service cuts. Comparisons are drawn to North Carolina, where similar actions were taken against HCA for failing to provide committed quality care.
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