The Fairfield Hospital District Board voted to enter into an affiliation with Baylor Scott & White for a one year period to begin in January 2017.
After many long talks with Baylor Scott & White, the board voted unanimously for the partnership at a meeting held Thursday, August 11, 2016.
“We need a connection with a respected organization,” says Fairfield Hospital District Board Chair George Robinson.
Baylor Scott & White currently holds affiliations with Hunt Regional in Greenville, Paris Regional in Paris, Wise Regional in Decatur, and Glen Rose Medical Center in Glen Rose.
Being in a partnership with Baylor Scott & White does not necessarily mean Fairfield Medical Center will be part of the Baylor Scott & White insurance plan. Those are two separate entities. It is an option the Board is looking into, but has yet to consider.
“We have worked extremely hard to help bring this affiliation; and are excited about the future,” says Jack Tinsley, Regional Market Development Director for Baylor Scott & White.
In addition to announcing the affiliation, Board Members voted, and unanimously approved a logo for the Fairfield Medical Center. At a previous meeting, Board Members were given several types of fonts, colors, and designs to choose from and all agreed that on the red, white, and blue version. “You just can’t get any more American or Texan than that,” exclaimed Board Member Mr. J.R. Corne.
“We are passionate about our hospital and passionate about our community,” says Robinson. “We believe the new identity will represent our hospital and its uniqueness well into the future. Unveiling this new brand reaffirms our pledge to serve as the healthcare resource for the citizens of Freestone County and surrounding areas.”
Community Hospital Corporation (CHC), the company assisting Fairfield Hospital District Board in the transition from ETMC, maintains that the transition is running smoothly and things are well on their way. CHC gives valuable updates at each board meeting and is always available to provide assistance as needed.
As a side note, public hearings will be held on August 25 and August 30 to discuss the need for a tax rate increase. The meetings will be held at the Fairfield Community Center beginning at 6:00 p.m.
Last year’s tax rate was set at .047129% per $100 of taxable value. The proposed rate is .10%. This is an 88% rise; yet still well under the average tax rates throughout the state of Texas.
Please join Board Members in discussing this very important matter.
