Published on June 23, 2010
But at Community Hospital, there are some things we know for certain...
We know
that for 75 years, we have been providing innovative, quality care to our community.
AND . . . we plan to be around for a very long time to come.
We know
you’re concerned about the cost of healthcare.
AND . . . so are we. So, we’re doing something about it. In 2009, we cut our costs by $20 million. This year, we are implementing plans to cut an additional $21 million. It’s a difficult undertaking, but our goal is to achieve the lowest possible prices.
We know
some of our teachers and community members can’t afford to come here because health insurance people outside our area are trying to change their benefits.
AND . . . that’s not OK with us. We’re talking with community members, community leaders, and employers to make sure you’re not traveling to Watsonville or San Jose for care you should be receiving here at home.
We know
these same out-of-town health insurance people say we’re twice as expensive as other hospitals.
AND . . . we aren’t. We actually cost about the same as both of our neighboring hospitals and many of our regional peers. And our prices today are less than they were in January of 2009. We invite you to learn more here.
We know
quality is something we do well.
AND . . . we won’t ever compromise that. While we will change some of the extras for which Community Hospital has been known for decades, we will still deliver safe, high-quality care in a beautiful, healing environment.
We know
our employees are the heart and soul of our organization.
AND . . . we plan to keep bringing the best and brightest here.
We know
our physicians want to keep healthcare affordable for their patients, too.
AND . . . we will work with them to identify the most cost-effective approach to buying medical supplies while still maintaining quality care.
We know
you, our community, counts on us.
AND . . . we value our relationships with each and every one of you — the checker at our grocery store, the waiter at our favorite restaurant, our children’s teachers. You have had your babies here. Your loved ones have been treated here. You may have even made your own unexpected trip to the Emergency department. That’s why we’re doing all we can to keep costs down so you can afford to keep coming here when you need care.
We know
you’ll hold us to all of that.
AND . . . we plan to keep our promise.
