Hospital CEOs field questions over out-of-state acquisition of Robbinsdale and Maple Grove hospitals

Hospital CEOs are facing scrutiny over Sanford Health's potential acquisition of Robbinsdale and Maple Grove hospitals, raising concerns about the impact on local healthcare services. Sanford Health, based in South Dakota, has pledged to keep essential services running at Robbinsdale for at least two years post-acquisition. This move sparks debates about the implications for local healthcare access and the future of smaller hospitals in the region. The situation underscores broader issues about consolidation in the healthcare sector and its effects on patient care and local economies.