As Rochester, Minn.-based Mayo Clinic begins to transition inpatient services from its Albert Lea location to its Austin location, one more Minnesota lawmaker has come out against the health system, according to the Post-Bulletin.
State Sen. Dan Sparks, DFL-Austin, claims Mayo mislead him and his fellow legislators to approve a Destination Medical Center bill that gave the system $585 million in public funding while not stating that the system planned on consolidating services.
"Countless local officials, Mayo employees and area residents have contacted me about their fears and Mayo's lack of transparency," Mr. Sparks said. "I empathize with the residents of Albert Lea and the surrounding communities, because these hospital services are vital to the quality of life in our towns."
Rep. Tim Walz, D-Minn., sent a letter to the CEO of Mayo last week also condemning the system's move to Austin.
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