Health Care

White River Health System Preps ER for Health Care Reform

by Mark Friedman – 2 days ago
White River Health System Preps ER for Health Care Reform
Gary Bebow, CEO of White River Health System, says it’s unclear what impact the health care reform will have on the Batesville hospital. 

White River Health System in Batesville is preparing for the possible rush of patients once health care reform is fully implemented next year.
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