NEWS
Bowie hospital sale is still on says CEO
Bowie Hospital Authority officials say despite some new obstacles they were hit with this week, the pending sale to the Hashmi group is still on.
For the second time in a week, the board cancelled a meeting where the sales agreement was scheduled for action. Chief Executive Officer Lynn Heller said the Wednesday meeting was
cancelled after they received a settlement letter from Medicare stating the hospital owed $435,000 from uncompensated care reimbursement in 2012.
“Wednesday was a terrible day. The outside auditor didn’t submit the proper figures for the Medicare report, but they went ahead and sent the report anyway. They also did not inform us, so it has come back to haunt us,” said Heller.
The auditor is going to appeal the report on behalf of the hospital and the CEO said they don’t anticipate any problems. The Hashmi Group also indicates they are still ready to proceed forward with the sale. Read the full story in the weekend News.
A BOIL WATER NOTICE remains in effect for City of Bowie, TX water customers along Highway 81 from Parker Road to Old Bowie Lake. Affected customers should use bottled or boiled water for drinking, cooking, or brushing teeth. Results of water testing should be available shortly after noon today. If the testing is good, the BOIL WATER NOTICE may be lifted shortly thereafter
A boil water order was implemented Monday afternoon for the area served at U.S. Highway 81 from Parker Drive to Old Bowie Lake as water line repairs were made. The order remains in place today. If you are affected by this order and need bottled water call 940-977-4941.
City of Bowie officials report Montague County, TX will be under an ELEVATED FIRE THREAT today. Please be careful. Hear Audio Alert:https://hrpow.us/H9U9gWU
A heat advisory also continues until 8 p.m. tonight. Remember to check on pets and older neighbors. Stay safe.
Photo of a previous grass fire, Bowie News file photo.
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