UNAP Opinion Survey: Lifespan-Care New England merger
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Introduction

 
Lifespan (Rhode Island, Miriam, Bradley, and Newport) and Care New England (Women & Infants, Kent, and Butler) have proposed to merge into one large hospital system. Before this merger can happen, it must be approved by the RI Attorney General and the RI Department of Health. If the merger is approved, Lifespan will be the largest employer in the State, and will control approximately 70% of the hospital business in Rhode Island.

Based on what you have heard about the proposed merger, we would like to know your opinion about the following statements.

1. The merger will be good for patients in Rhode Island.

2. The merger will be good for health care workers in Rhode Island.

3. The merger will expand access to important health care services for Rhode Islanders.

4. The merger will increase the cost of health care in Rhode Island.

5. The merger will make Lifespan too powerful.

6. The merger will bring world-class health care to Rhode Island.

7. The merger will harm non-Lifespan hospitals.

8. The merger will weaken the unions in Lifespan.

9. The merger will decrease the number of jobs for health care workers in Rhode Island.

10. Your primary employer

11. Your job title

12. Years with current employer

13. Are you a member of the United Nurses & Allied Professionals (UNAP)?

14. Please add any additional comments, questions, or concerns about the proposed merger in the box below: