The Rhode Island Department of Health (HEALTH) today attended a hearing where Landmark Medical Center has received approval from the Superior Court to enter into discussions with Caritas Christi Health Care (Caritas Christi) regarding a perspective partnership.
“Landmark is an integral part of Rhode Island’s health care delivery system,” said Director of Health David R. Gifford, MD, MPH. “Although Landmark has had its struggles financially, they deliver care to thousands of northern Rhode Islanders. I am hopeful today’s announcement will bring much needed financial stability to Landmark.
Included in the Caritas Christi healthcare system is St. Anne’s Hospital in Fall River and Good Samaritan Medical Center in Brockton. Under the rules and regulations of the Healthcare Conversion Act (HCA), any request for a hospital merger must be submitted to HEALTH and to the Rhode Island Department of the Attorney General.
“I look forward to meeting with Caritas Christi, to gain a better understanding of their operations and potential benefits this merger can bring to northern Rhode Island,” added Gifford.