Change to Erlanger hospital headed to Gov. Haslam

Monday, April 30, 2012

Arkansas-Tennessee Live Blog

NASHVILLE - A change to the Chattanooga-Hamilton County Hospital Authority Act is on its way to Gov. Bill Haslam for his consideration.

State senators took final action on the bill, which adds Erlanger Health System's medical chief of staff to the public hospital's board of trustees. The vote was 30-0.

The House approved the bill last week on a 96-0 vote.

"Obviously, Erlanger has been struggling financially," said Sen. Andy Berke, D-Chattanooga, the bill's Senate sponsor. "As a delegation, we want to ensure there is proper oversight and input from physicians. This is one temporary step toward a more permanent solution."

For complete details, see tomorrow's Times Free Press.