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After a very detailed explanation of the events, Mr. Roudenbush then developed a “Timeline of Events”. In this timeline, he listed dates, events and some personal commentary. (events in bold, comments italicized)
June 9,2005 JCAHO—denial of accreditation
During ENTIRE time FMH fought the new hospital, they were failing to maintain their accred.
August 8,2005 CJ reports that FMH has 300% more diversion hours from Jan-June
During ENTIRE time, FMH fought moratorium on hospital beds, FMH was turning away the sick and injured 300% more of the time than previously
Sept. 15, 2005 Jeff Roudenbush calls FMH to ask about moratorium and accreditation issues
Perhaps I gave my storyline away too early
Sept. 20, 2005 Jeff Roudenbush meets with Waters. Told accred. And moratorium issues unrelated. States that hospital has paid well over $100,000 in county legal expenses already and is ready to pay much more.
I actually enjoyed talking the Waters—he was very knowledgeable about hospital industry issues. And you can’t agree with everybody on everything.
Sept. 21, 2005 DJ’s Dale Moss writes column on how Accreditation change is not effecting FMH
Clearly, Moss is willing to write whatever story the hospital wants at a moment’s notice. The questions are why and what does he get out of it?
November 3, 2005 Hearing on the moratorium in Federal Court in INDY. Judge Barker states that
Not surprisingly, both sides feel that they have the better case. My opinion? Judges and lawyers don’t decide on what’s right, but what’s legal
Still no verdict reported yet from the Indianapolis moratorium case that had closing hearings last week.
June 9,2005 JCAHO—denial of accreditation
During ENTIRE time FMH fought the new hospital, they were failing to maintain their accred.
August 8,2005 CJ reports that FMH has 300% more diversion hours from Jan-June
During ENTIRE time, FMH fought moratorium on hospital beds, FMH was turning away the sick and injured 300% more of the time than previously
Sept. 15, 2005 Jeff Roudenbush calls FMH to ask about moratorium and accreditation issues
Perhaps I gave my storyline away too early
Sept. 20, 2005 Jeff Roudenbush meets with Waters. Told accred. And moratorium issues unrelated. States that hospital has paid well over $100,000 in county legal expenses already and is ready to pay much more.
I actually enjoyed talking the Waters—he was very knowledgeable about hospital industry issues. And you can’t agree with everybody on everything.
Sept. 21, 2005 DJ’s Dale Moss writes column on how Accreditation change is not effecting FMH
Clearly, Moss is willing to write whatever story the hospital wants at a moment’s notice. The questions are why and what does he get out of it?
November 3, 2005 Hearing on the moratorium in Federal Court in INDY. Judge Barker states that
Not surprisingly, both sides feel that they have the better case. My opinion? Judges and lawyers don’t decide on what’s right, but what’s legal
Still no verdict reported yet from the Indianapolis moratorium case that had closing hearings last week.
posted by Anonymous at 8:27 AM
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Dale is a good man, and he's supposed to be providing human interest stories.
A better question would be why one of the newspapers hasn't provided a real reporter to chime in on Jeff's "Forum" topic.
Call Ben Zion Hershberg's editor, Larry Kochert, and find out.
Clearly, Moss is willing to write whatever story the hospital wants at a moment’s notice. The questions are why and what does he get out of it?
It would seem prudent to actually answer the questions before hurling an unfounded accusation.
There's a full page ad in the Tuesday Tribune, paid for by the hospital, which is devoted to correcting misinformation about the proposed new hospital.
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