Boston Children’s Hospital expansion receives final OK
Massachusetts health officials Thursday gave final approval to Boston Children’s Hospital for a $1 billion expansion, dealing a blow to opponents who argued that project would undercut the state’s efforts to contain medical costs.
The vote by the Massachusetts Public Health Council, an appointed board of mostly industry professionals that oversees state health rules and medical projects, was expected, after both Governor Charlie Baker and staff at the state Department of Health had signaled their support. Also earlier Thursday, Boston Mayor Martin J. Walsh added his voice to those backing Children’s plan build an 11-story building at its Longwood campus and open an outpatient center in Brookline.
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