Tortosa is considering a change to its local health structure, with talks under way over whether two municipal hospitals should be integrated into Salut Terres de l'Ebre, the public health company for the area.
Mayor Mar Lleixà confirmed that discussions are taking place about bringing Hospital de la Santa Creu de Jesús and Clínica Terres de l'Ebre into the public company. The proposal would place both facilities under a single public health administration.
The talks are focused on improving efficiency and coordination in the local health system. Supporters of the move say it could help share resources and create a more centralised approach to patient care for residents in Tortosa and nearby towns.
Salut Terres de l'Ebre is responsible for managing various health services across the region. If the integration goes ahead, its role would expand to cover the two municipal hospitals as part of a wider public provision model.
No timeline has been given for the talks, and no final decision has been announced. The outcome will help shape how healthcare is organised in Tortosa and across Terres de l'Ebre.
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