SAN ANGELO, Texas — Shannon is hosting its annual public meeting regarding its Certificate of Public Advantage (COPA) at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 14, in Shannon Medical Center's second floor Legacy Conference Room, 120 E. Harris Ave.
A release from Shannon said the meeting will provide an overview of the positive changes and new services Shannon implemented over the last year as a result of the COPA and integration with the Shannon South Campus (formerly Community Medical Center).
It will also provide a look at future plans to expand access for local patients.
The meeting is open to anyone within the Shannon service area. Participants will have an opportunity to provide vocal comments during the meeting. Shannon is also accepting written comments at careforsanangelo.com through 11:59 p.m. Sept. 13.
In 2019, the Texas legislature found a hospital merger may benefit the public by maintaining or improving the quality, efficiency and accessibility of health care services offered to the public; and these benefits may outweigh any anticompetitive effects of joining together competitors to address unique challenges in providing health care services in rural areas.
HSC Chapter 314A permits qualifying hospitals in certain low-population counties to apply for a COPA, which grants merging hospitals immunity from federal and state antitrust laws.
For more information about the meeting, go to careforsanangelo.com or email contactus@shannonhealth.org.
