Tag: West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey

Morrisey Outlines Next Steps in Hospital Merger

West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey today outlined the next steps involved in the proposed merger between Cabell Huntington Hospital and St.…

West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey today outlined the next steps involved in the proposed merger between Cabell Huntington Hospital and St. Mary’s Hospital in Huntington

The merger was announced in August 2014. Morrisey said he will defend and enforce the recently passed Senate Bill 597 governing mergers, against any challenge made by the Federal Trade Commission.

The FTC sought to block the merger last November, but Morrisey believes that the recent passage of Senate Bill 597 strengthens an agreement already reached by his office and both hospitals. According to Morrisey the merger is now immune from federal and state antitrust laws as long as it receives a certificate of approval from the state Health Care Authority and the Attorney General.

Cabell Huntington submitted its application for the certificate of approval March 25th. It remains under review between the AG’s office and the Health Care Authority. The offices have 75 days, from the date of the application to make a decision. 

Appalachia Health News is a project of West Virginia Public Broadcasting, with support from the Benedum Foundation.

AG Hopeful Puts $235K of Own Money in Campaign

Democrat Doug Reynolds has put about $235,000 of his own money into his bid against first-term Republican Attorney General Patrick Morrisey.

The West Virginia House delegate reported his campaign finance totals late last week.

Reynolds spent about $239,000 of the $253,100 he brought by writing checks to his campaign and soliciting some donations. He has spent largely on TV advertising.

Morrisey has about $648,400 in his campaign account. He put $250,000 of his money into the campaign last spring. Morrisey has raised $472,100, including $160,600 since late last March.

Reynolds entered the race in January. Both candidates are unopposed in the May 10 primary election.

West Virginia AG, Social Security Partner on Anti-Fraud Unit

West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey is partnering with the Social Security Administration to target disability fraud.

In a news release Tuesday, Morrisey announced the formation of an anti-fraud unit with Social Security and its inspector general.

The new Cooperative Disability Investigations Unit in Charleston will investigate Social Security disability claims and help to resolve potential fraud before benefits are paid.

Morrisey said he hopes the program will help save taxpayer money.

The national Cooperative Disability Investigations program includes 37 units in 31 states, Washington D.C., and Puerto Rico.

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