Regional Medical Center will re-designate its Level 2 trauma center as a Level 3 center, keeping vital services like trauma and stroke care in East San Jose. The heart attack program will also see improvements with increased cardiologist availability and enhanced facilities.
Patient advocates, like Darcie Green, are cautious about the announced changes, emphasizing the need for clarity on the implications for the community. Lack of prior consultation raises concerns about the hospital's profit-driven agenda.
HCA Healthcare executives assert that the decision was made following extensive coordination with local agencies and community feedback. The emphasis is on meeting the medical needs of patients in East San Jose while accommodating the evolving healthcare landscape.
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