Anger Over Ruling on Aiken Regional Cardiac Services
Aiken Regional Medical Centers officials and the Community Task Force on Cardiac Services blasted a SC health board ruling that barred the hospital from performing angioplasties even on emergency cases. They called for citizen action and protests to the governor, urging unity against what they term political interference. The 50 Plus Club discussed the ongoing dispute and noted Providence Hospital's related issues amid a broader hospital services fight.
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Mickey) Smith
Will Cole
S.C. Department of Health and Environmental Control
Ole
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Smith
Columbia
Providence Hospital
Aiken
Federal Trade Commisson
Councilman Criticizes Cable Service Delays and Fees
Councilman ters opened a 10 minute talk arguing the cable system mistreats customers. He compared it with SCE and Aiken Electric, noting slow responses and lacking courtesy. He criticized a $10 late charge and a $22 bounced check fee as unfair, especially since the charge applies before programming is received.
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Sce&g
Aiken Electric Cooperative
City of
Aiken
Hightower
Data shows physician experience affects hospital quality
The discussion centers on whether higher procedure volumes guarantee better care. Dr. Cundey and Sen. Ryberg argue data support physician experience as crucial, challenging Providence Hospital's foundation and suggesting open heart services could move to Aiken Regional. DHEC officials cite published studies in decision making.
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Cundey
Providence Hospital
United States
Greg Ryberg
R-Aiken
Thomas L
Tommy) Moore
D-Clearwater
Aiken
Senate
Sen. Ryberg
Reson
DHEC
Leon B. Frishman
Health Facilities and Services Department
Frishman
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