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Panhandle Health board chair says he lacks access to data; board introduces new medical director
Summary
Bonner County commissioners heard a contentious update from Panhandle Health Board Chair Thomas Fletcher, who said he has been obstructed from getting operational and clinical data; the board introduced Dr. Greg Pinnock as Panhandle Health’s new medical director and members of the public pressed for environmental and substance-use monitoring.
Thomas Fletcher, chair of the Panhandle Health board, told the Bonner County Board of Commissioners on Aug. 26 that he has been unable to obtain basic operational and clinical information from Panhandle Health and said institutional and legal obstacles have blocked board oversight. "I don't know what the hell is going on at Panhandle Health, and I'm the chairman of the board," Fletcher said.
Fletcher introduced the district's new medical director, Dr. Greg Pinnock, who told commissioners he will “do a deep dive with Panhandle Health” to review clinical services, efficiency and whether the district’s services meet community needs. Pinnock said he plans to review how many people the district sees, what clinical services it provides and how those services align with community needs.
Why it matters: Bonner County contributes local tax dollars to Panhandle Health and commissioners said they…
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