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Public comments in Partners
HealthCare acquisition
"It's a pretty vague and overly broad reason to
shield this information, particularly in a matter that's been so
closely watched by the public. When people submit public comment,
there's generally an anticipation that information is going to be
shared with the public."
MBA Chief Legal Counsel and
Chief Operating Officer Martin W. Healy, Boston Globe, September 12
Healy was quoted in a Globe
piece concerning a public comment period after an acquisition
agreement was reached between Partners HealthCare and Attorney
General Martha Coakley. Some names and comments had been originally
redacted during the comment period, but the attorney general's
office has since decided to release the original comments. Partners
seeks to acquire South Shore Hospital and Hallmark Health System's
hospitals in Medford and Melrose.
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