THREE RIVERS MEDICAL CENTER CONTINUES CARING FOR PATIENTS AS PARENT COMPANY BEGINS FINANCIAL RESTRUCTURING

THREE RIVERS MEDICAL CENTER CONTINUES CARING FOR PATIENTS AS PARENT COMPANY BEGINS FINANCIAL RESTRUCTURING

Local hospital operations are unaffected

LOUISA, Ky. (April 7, 2020) – Quorum Health Corporation, which owns Three Rivers Medical Center and 22 other community hospitals across the country, today announced it has entered into a financial restructuring agreement that will protect its employees and ensure its hospitals can continue to care for patients during this uncertain time.

Three Rivers Medical Center is unaffected by this restructuring and remains open and available to provide care to patients. Hospital employees will continue to receive their wages and benefits for the work they perform, and patients and families should experience the same care that exists today.

“This decision comes at a critical time when all hospitals are facing unprecedented challenges related to the coronavirus pandemic,” said Greg Kiser, chief executive officer of Three Rivers Medical Center. “This is an important step toward long-term financial stability and will ensure that our hospital has the resources and cash flow needed to address the COVID-19 crisis and continue caring for patients and the community.”

Quorum Health has been transparent about the need to reduce the large amount of debt and the associated high interest rate it inherited when it was formed in 2016. By working with key investors in advance, the company has been able to utilize the rules under Chapter 11 of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code to recapitalize the company.

The financial reorganization is expected to be complete within two months and will better position the hospital for future growth. Under the terms of the plan, which is subject to Court approval, all suppliers – including local businesses providing goods and services – will continue to be paid in full.

“We’ve always been committed to serving our community and I’m so glad that will continue and grow,” said Kiser. “In addition to providing care within our own four walls, we’re seeing hundreds of patients though telemedicine and we’ll continue to find new ways to meet our community’s needs. I couldn’t be prouder of our dedicated physicians, nurses and other team members and we are grateful for the community’s loyalty and continued support through this challenging time.”

Quorum Health has created a dedicated website – www.QuorumForward.com – to provide additional information and answers to questions about the restructuring.

About Three Rivers Medical Center
Three Rivers Medical Center is your community healthcare provider. We are a 90-bed acute care facility accredited by The Joint Commission. We believe in the power of people to create great care. We provide essential hospital services and are proud to house an accredited Chest Pain Center and a Sleep Disorders Center. We work hard every day to be a place of healing, caring and connection for patients and families in the community we call home.  For more information, please visit ThreeRiversMedicalCenter.com.