The county's public hospital expansion has successfully prevented emergency care closures while significantly increasing payroll costs, now among the highest in California.
County Executive James Williams highlights the commitment to a growing healthcare system, with plans to add more hospitals and clinics, aiming to provide better care.
Critics like Mark Hinkle express concern over rising taxpayer costs and question the effectiveness of the county's healthcare competition, linking high employee salaries to the region's cost of living.
Despite Santa Clara County's success in expanding healthcare access, the associated high costs for staff present ongoing challenges for local taxpayers and service competition.
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