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Expanded care in an Island-friendly setting
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Greater financial stability to meet the challenges of rising healthcare costs (the current fee-for-service business model for Medicare patients will be replaced by the cost-based CAH business model)
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Services provided by PeaceHealth, a not-for-profit healthcare organization with 120 years of experience in the Pacific Northwest, a national reputation for quality patient care and safety outcomes, and deep experience in serving rural, remote communities
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Financial benefits for the whole community from medical center-related expenditures on the Island and additional local tax revenue
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More family-wage job opportunities and career training for Islanders
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A new facility with advanced equipment and technology for Island-appropriate care
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Space to expand as best practices in medicine and healthcare continue to evolve and as the population continues to age and grow
