Washington, DC, hospital's buyer inspires hope, skepticism

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Washington Post, November 26, 2007

Washington, DC, is counting on Specialty Hospitals of America to rescue the city's Greater Southeast Community Hospital. But the company has a limited track record and no experience owning a general hospital, which has raised some concerns.

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