Title
Authorize the approval and designation of the 20-acre corral property located next to the Natividad Medical Center campus for future healthcare facilities.
Report
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Board of Supervisors:
Authorize the approval and designation of the 20-acre corral property located next to the Natividad Medical Center campus for future healthcare facilities.
SUMMARY:
In consideration of visionary planning on County property jointly shared by multiple County departments between Laurel Drive and Constitution Boulevard, it is prudent to designate approximately 20 acres of land immediately adjacent to the Natividad Campus and County Jail for healthcare purposes.
DISCUSSION:
In June 2012, the federal government approved the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA). California was the first state to pass legislation creating a Health Benefits Exchange marketplace, also known as Covered California, where consumers have access to information and financial assistance to purchase health care insurance. Additionally, new insurance options for low-income individuals were developed by MediCal that expanded the eligibility requirements.
Hospital-physician relationships have changed dramatically in recent years, with physicians moving from private practice to hospital employment. Hospitals are beginning to leverage this relationship for a variety of initiatives including; new revenue models, community partnerships and a focus on outpatient services.
Natividad Medical Center's medical office building is now fully occupied. It is important that adjacent land for future expansion be preserved to ensure that Monterey County is able to meet the increase in demand for healthcare services. With increasing demands for healthcare services in Monterey County, Natividad Medical Center and the Health Department recognize a need to position themselves for this anticipated continued growth, specifically as to ambulatory care needs. To this ...
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