NEW: UNAP Objects to Care New England's Request for Expedited Merger

NEW: UNAP Objects to Care New England's Request for Expedited Merger

The United Nurses and Allied Professionals (UNAP) is objecting to Care New England’s request to expedite the merger with Partners HealthCare.

UNAP General Counsel Chris Callaci sent a letter to the Rhode Island Department of Health on Thursday objecting to the request. 

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As GoLocalProv reported on Thursday, “The effort by Care New England — who owns Kent, Butler, and Women & Infants Hospitals — and Boston-based hospital giant Partners HealthCare to complete an “expedited” deal continues to move forward.

On Wednesday, Care New England submitted new documents to the RI Department of Health (RIDOH) claiming that the hospital is “distressed.” The designation of “distressed” reduces the scope and timeframe of the review process by the RIDOH and the Rhode Island Attorney General.

But less than a month ago, a Care New England press release trumpeted the improving financial situation."

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