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Yakima County commissioners unanimously back letter supporting Astrea Toppenish Hospital’s critical access designation
Summary
After a presentation by hospital administrator Cathy Bambrick, the Board of Yakima County Commissioners approved a letter supporting Astrea Toppenish Hospital’s application for critical access designation, contingent on federal and state waivers under congressional assistance.
Cathy Bambrick, administrator at Astrea Toppenish Hospital, asked the Yakima County Board of Commissioners to provide a letter of support for the hospital’s application to obtain critical access hospital (CAH) designation and explained the legal and financial steps required.
Bambrick told the board the hospital is seeking a federal “fix” so it can meet CAH rules; she said Toppenish was ineligible when the initial CAH conversions occurred because the hospital was owned by a for‑profit entity at the time. She said Congressman Dan Newhouse is working to secure two waivers required for designation: an…
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