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(9,462 posts)California. This happened in Cumberland County NC which isn't affluent (I was born there and have family there, lived there many years) Fayetteville is largely a military town as Ft Bragg and Pope AFB are there. I looked into the hospital situation because I suspected a reason that was financially motivated. After many, many articles (they don't want you to know this sort of thing) i realized it is still a community hospital and has a board of directors of 22 that includes City Council members, Doctors, Nurses, City Manager, etc.
While many medical decisions are still made with revenue in mind, in this case it wasn't the sole motivation. Also, the board of directors is diverse culturally. It had race and income representative of the area. (which surprised me). Just thought i'd let you know.