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Proposal to pursue public‑private partnership for Guam Memorial Hospital prompts questions on costs, oversight and staffing
Summary
Senator Therese M. Turlahi introduced Bill 13‑38 to authorize a public‑private partnership (P3) for Guam Memorial Hospital and create a stakeholder committee to draft an RFP for private management or partnership of hospital functions.
Senator Therese M. Turlahi introduced Bill 13‑38 COR to authorize a public‑private partnership (P3) to address chronic operational and financial challenges at Guam Memorial Hospital (GMH). The bill establishes a P3 committee to develop a request for proposals (RFP) that would define the scope of a private partner’s role — potentially covering billing and collections, information technology, facility maintenance and clinical operations — and estimate contract costs and financing options for legislative consideration.
In opening remarks the sponsor said GMH has repeatedly required emergency appropriations and cited a history of unmet capital projects, revenue shortfalls and management…
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