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Supervisors press CMS and DPH as Laguna Honda transfers continue amid deaths and appeals
Summary
A July 21 committee hearing focused on Laguna Honda Hospital—s CMS-mandated closure/transfer plan: city officials said CMS rejected an 18-month recertification proposal and approved a four-month closure plan; presenters reported 56 discharges and at least four post-transfer deaths and said the city has filed administrative appeals and requested written clarification from CMS on funding and appeal rules.
The Government Audit & Oversight Committee devoted substantial time on July 21 to Laguna Honda Hospital—s status after Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) decertified the facility and required a closure and patient-transfer plan.
Supervisor Ahsha Safaí—s colleague Supervisor Melgar (sponsor) said the hearing would focus on the plan—s status, patient protections, appeal rights and how the city is prioritizing transfers. Laguna Honda and Department of Public Health officials described the sequence of events: the city proposed an 18-month plan but CMS rejected it and approved a four-month closure/transfer plan (May through Sept. 13, 2022, with a possible two-month…
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