Hospital board makes contract talk public

Future discussions over the contract between Crook County Medical Services District (CCMSD) and Health Management Services (HMS) will take place in the public eye, said the Board of Trustees last week. After hearing concerns from numerous members of the community, both at Thursday’s meeting and beforehand, the board pledged to continue negotiations without going into executive session.

This promise was honored immediately, providing an opportunity for board members to air their thoughts regarding HMS’s performance. It also gave HMS, members of staff and audience members the chance to correct a...