So What Happens Now?

Here is a question to throw out there.

If (when) Maury Regional and Williamson Medical appeal this 7-1 decision, could it hurt them even more?

Let's look at this from a Marketing and PR standpoint. Hundreds of thousands of taxpayer dollars have already been spent to oppose this hospital in Spring Hill. Even more will be spent in legal fees appealing this 7-1 decision over the next few months. Is it in the "best interests of both counties" to not only further distance themselves from the citizens of Spring Hill (who will still be needed to fill their hospitals), but spend their money in doing it?

I would venture a guess that it would do far more good for everyone involved to leave this 7-1 decision alone and let Spring Hill's citizens attempt to forget about all of the hard feelings established these past few months. After all, this hospital is not expected to be completed until 2010.

Again, THANK YOU to all of those that have been involved in this process. This truly could not have happened without this city coming together as it has over the past few months.

...and thank you HCA TriStar and the City of Spring Hill for giving the citizens an idea to unify behind. As Mr. Leverette always says "the sun is shining on the City of Spring Hill today!"