University Of South Carolina Planning Hospital Focused On Neurological Care

The University of South Carolina (USC) is working to develop a hospital focused on integrated care for consumers with brain and nervous system illnesses. ;The university’s board recently approved an agreement with South Carolina’s Medicaid agency for $10 million toward preliminary architecture and engineering work.;

The hospital would have about 115 beds. It is estimated to cost $350 million. The university is requesting $150 million from South Carolina’s state budget in 2025 toward funding the project. ;

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