Catholic Healthcare West Ends Ties With Catholic Church
Catholic Healthcare West is one of the biggest hospital systems in the United States. It has decided to end its affiliation with the Catholic Church, and to change its name. The change is not going to affect patients, or the medical care provided at these hospitals. When I first heard about this change, I immediately thought about the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, and their battle against a particular health reform law. In short, the Bishops do not feel that Catholic hospitals, Catholic universities, or Catholic social service agencies should have to follow this particular law, because doing so … Continue reading