THE PEACE ISLAND MEDICAL CENTER WILL BENEFIT THE COMMUNITY
- Expanded care in an Island-friendly setting
- Greater financial stability to meet the challenges of rising healthcare costs (the current fee-for-service business model for Medicare patients would be replaced by the cost-based CAH business model)
- 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
- Financial benefits for the whole community from IMC-related expenditures on the Island and additional local tax revenue
- Expanded family-wage job opportunities and career training for Islanders
- State-of-the-art facility, equipment, and technology for Island-appropriate care
- Space to expand as best practices in medicine and healthcare continue to evolve and as the population continues to age and grow
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Improved continuity of care between on-island and off-island medical providers through high quality electronic medical records and efficient transfer of patient information.
