Support for Oral Roberts Hospital Proposal: Promoting Competition for Consumer Benefit
Digital item
Identifier: CAC_CC_109_5_32_21_0011
Dates
- March 14, 1978
- 95th (1977-1979)
Scope and Contents
The author expresses their support for Oral Roberts plan to establish another hospital in Tulsa, despite recent criticism. They argue that competition in the healthcare industry is beneficial for consumers and that the current hospital system may be monopolistic. The author suggests that the need for approval from State Boards with potential conflicts of interest is problematic and calls for impartial groups to grant approval. They also highlight the success of Roberts University and argue that the opposition to more hospital beds without tax money is inconsistent. The author, as a taxpayer, believes that Roberts hospital could benefit consumers and hopes that state legislators will support his efforts.
Extent
1 pages
Creator
Non-Specified
Congress 95th (1977-1979)
Policy Area Banks and banking--United States; Education--United States; Community health services--United States
Tribal Affiliation Non-Specified
Congress 95th (1977-1979)
Policy Area Banks and banking--United States; Education--United States; Community health services--United States
Tribal Affiliation Non-Specified
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Repository Details
Part of the Carl Albert Center Congressional and Political Collections Repository