ALHAMBRA, Calif., July 27 /PRNewswire/ -- AHMC Inc. today announced a transition team to prepare for the transfer of ownership of four hospitals from Tenet Healthcare to AHMC Inc. The hospitals include Garfield Medical Center and Monterey Park Hospital in Monterey Park, Greater El Monte Community Hospital in South El Monte and Whittier Hospital Medical Center in Whittier. The definitive agreement was announced on Monday, July 19.
The transition team includes: * Assemblywoman Judy Chu * Los Angeles County Sheriff Lee Baca * Dr. Jonathan Wu, chairman of the board of AHMC Inc. * Chris Liang, managing partner of AHMC Group * Maan-Huei Hung, chief legal counsel of AHMC Inc. * Phil Cohen, chief executive officer of Garfield Medical Center and Monterey Park Hospital * Sandi Chester, chief executive officer of Greater El Monte Community Hospital * Jeff Comer, chief executive officer of Whittier Hospital Medical Center * Dr. Thomas Yeh, governing board chair of Garfield Medical Center * Dr. Antonio Alarcon, governing board chair of Monterey Park Hospital * Mr. Frank Ogaz, governing board chair of Greater El Monte Community Hospital * Dr. Vellore Bhupathy, governing board chair of Whittier Hospital Medical Center * Dr. Kenneth Sin, chief of the medical staff of Garfield Medical Center * Dr. Shubert Palmer, chief of the medical staff of Monterey Park Hospital * Dr. Moussa Moshfegh, chief of the medical staff of Greater El Monte Community Hospital * Dr. Khalid Ahmed, chief of the medical staff of Whittier Hospital Medical Center * Dr. Stanley Toy, Jr., transition team coordinator
“The team will ensure that the transition to new ownership will be seamless with no disruption to any hospital services,” said Jonathan Wu, M.D., chairman of the board of AHMC Inc. “We have much to accomplish in the coming weeks, and this team will work together to keep the community informed and involved.”
Together, the transition team will also oversee AHMC Inc.'s commitment to the following:
* Continue to operate the four facilities as acute care hospitals, including the 24 hour emergency rooms. * To retain all employees in good standing at the hospital. * Honor any labor agreements previously entered into by Tenet Healthcare * Continue the hospitals’ existing charity care policies and honor the promises of Tenet’s Compact with the Uninsured. * Maintain continuity of management by retaining the existing management teams at each hospital. * Honor the service of the existing hospital governing board members. * Establish ongoing, constructive dialogue with hospital staff and physicians to meet their needs and concerns. * Establish ongoing, constructive dialogue with community leaders and elected officials concerning healthcare issues in the community.
AHMC Inc. and its affiliated companies have operated Alhambra Hospital, located in Los Angeles County, since 1998 and Doctors’ Hospital Medical Center of Montclair, located in San Bernardino County, since 2001. AHMC Inc. is owned by Dr. Jonathan Wu, who serves as chairman of the board of the corporation.
AHMC Inc. is a California corporation and the sole general partner of Alhambra Hospital Medical Center L.P. Since 1998, AHMC Inc. has operated Alhambra Hospital, a 144-bed general acute care hospital that offers one of the top three cryosurgical centers in the United States for the treatment of liver cancer. Alhambra Hospital is also affiliated with Doctors’ Hospital Medical Center of Montclair, a 108-bed general acute hospital that offers a 24-hour emergency department and a full range of services to the community.
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CONTACT: Stanley Toy, M.D., +1-213-760-5542, or Brandon Edwards,+1-805-698-5780, both of AHMC Inc.
