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Brown-Darrell Clinic To Re-Open On Dec 19
Dr. Ewart Brown has announced that Brown-Darrell Clinic will re-open on Monday December 19 for CT Scanning studies. “We delayed the re-opening until we could find a vastly proficient Technologist who is experienced in all aspects of CT scanning including special cardiac studies,” said Dr. Ewart Brown. “We always regretted closing last... Read more of this article
Cannonier: $1.2M Payment Is A ‘Major Concern’
[Updated] “The payment of in excess of $1.2 million of taxpayers money to the ‘good doctor’ should be a major concern to all taxpayers,” Opposition Leader Craig Cannonier said today, adding that “it is Robin Hood in reverse.” Background In January of this year, the Government confirmed [PDF] they “granted financial... Read more of this article
Approximately $3.6M In Scan Fee Supplements
Between payments to the three providers, debt offset and projected future payments, the Government is set to provide approximately $3.6 million in financial supplements to MRI and CT scan providers for 2017/18. Earlier this year, the Government confirmed they “granted financial supplements” to “help ensure CT and MRI services are... Read more of this article
CT Service To Resume At Brown-Darrell Clinic
Dr. Ewart Brown, executive chairman of Bermuda HealthCare Services and Brown-Darrell Clinic, has announced that CT service will resume at Brown-Darrell facility on November 3. “The decision to re-open was based on two things– the decision by the government to establish more reasonable CT fees and the public demand for quicker access to exams... Read more of this article
Meeting For Brown-Darrell Clinic Patients
Patients and others “who are concerned about the impending closure of the Brown-Darrell Clinic” are invited to attend a meeting on Thursday [Feb 1] at 5:30pm at St. Paul’s Centennial Hall, where Dr Ewart Brown will be available “to answer any questions.” A spokesperson said, “Patients of Bermuda HealthCare Services/Brown-Darrell... Read more of this article
Video: Dr Ewart Brown On CT Scan Closure
There was legal action pending prior to the agreement for Government to pay a financial supplement for CT and MRI scans, Dr Ewart Brown has confirmed, adding that while the Government has “taken steps to help” they have “suffered staggering losses”. Dr Ewart Brown — a former Premier who is the Executive Chairman of Bermuda... Read more of this article
Opposition Leader On Resignation, Health Costs
“The statement by the Premier announcing former Minister DeSilva’s resignation leaves a lot of unanswered questions,” Opposition Leader Jeanne Atherden said, adding that “regardless of what the reason is for the resignation of Mr. DeSilva the people of Bermuda need to be assured that this will not lead to an increase in the cost... Read more of this article
Video: Zane DeSilva Explains Why He Resigned
“This principled stand that I’m taking is one based on fairness and justice,” Zane DeSilva said following news that he resigned from Cabinet, adding that he “could not just stand by and watch a black business close, let alone a good friend of mine like Dr. Brown.” Last night, Premier David Burt confirmed that Mr DeSilva resigned... Read more of this article
Video: Dr. Ewart Brown Press Conference
[Updated] Dr. Ewart Brown is holding a press conference this afternoon [Jan 17] to speak on the closure of the CT Scan Unit at Brown-Darrell Clinic . We will have additional coverage later on and in the meantime the live video of Dr Brown’s press conference is below. Update 1.50pm: The press conference has concluded, and the 45-minute replay is... Read more of this article
Brown-Darrell CT Scan Unit To Close On Jan 31
[Updated] The CT Scan Unit at Brown-Darrell Clinic will close on January 31, 2018, with the company saying it is as a “result of severe reductions in payments by the Bermuda Health Council.” “For the past ten years Brown-Darrell has provided back-up CT services to KEMH and a private choice in CT care for Bermudian patients. We have... Read more of this article
