The Impact of A 700 + Bed Hospital on Health Care in Oklahoma
Digital item
Identifier: CAC_CC_109_5_32_21_0002
Dates
- 23-Jan-78
- 95th (1977-1979)
Scope and Contents
The letter expresses concern about the proposal to build a 700+ bed hospital in Tulsa. It argues that there is already a surplus of hospital beds in Oklahoma, which is causing smaller rural hospitals to struggle. There is also a shortage of allied health professionals in the state. The letter states that adding another hospital would exacerbate these problems and increase healthcare costs. It also mentions that the hospital would likely draw patients from existing facilities, further reducing occupancy rates. The letter concludes by urging the Health System Agency to deny a certificate of need for the new hospital.
Extent
2 pages
Policy Area
Emergency Management; Health; Science; Technology; Communications
Creator Jones, James Robert, 1939-
Congress 95th (1977-1979)
Tribal Affiliation Non-Specified
Creator Jones, James Robert, 1939-
Congress 95th (1977-1979)
Tribal Affiliation Non-Specified
- TypeDeliverableUnit
Repository Details
Part of the Carl Albert Center Congressional and Political Collections Repository