Commonly Asked Questions:

What is being announced?

Hill Country Memorial (HCM) announced today that it has entered into an agreement to become part of the Methodist Healthcare System of San Antonio. Hill Country Memorial thoughtfully selected Methodist Healthcare as a partner because of its commitment to excellence in care, proven record of quality, and in partnership, its ability to expand access to care. Pending standard regulatory review and approvals, this combination will begin a new chapter of growing healthcare services in the region and will deepen care offerings and grow accessibility for the Hill Country community.

You can learn more about the HCM Methodist partnership at hillcountrymemorial.org.

When will these changes be effective?

We expect changes to be effective in early 2023.

What will happen to the Foundation for HCM now that the hospital will become a for-profit entity?

The Foundation for HCM was created to sustain quality health care and improve the lives of community members in the Hill Country. As HCM becomes a for-profit entity, the Foundation will continue its important work in this community as a new, separate entity dedicated to ensuring improved health for Hill Country community members.

Will my donation(s) still be used in the Hill Country community?

Donor funds will remain here in our community to support health and wellness in the community.

Will money be put into the community as a result of the HCM/Methodist transaction? Will those funds go to the Foundation?

The partnership between Hill Country Memorial and Methodist Healthcare will provide significant investment into our community which will help advance health in the Hill Country, as well as additional opportunities to collaborate with others doing important work to advance community health.

For example, we anticipate the new Foundation entity will be able to collaborate with local non-profit agencies to support our community’s most pressing health concerns with a high priority on data-driven funding decisions that are meaningful to fellow community members. This entity will connect donors and the needs they are passionate about, turning collective giving into big impact.

What’s next?

We’ll continue to keep you informed as this exciting new endeavor progresses. For now, follow us on Facebook/foundationforhcm and on Instagram/foundationforhcm to watch our growth! If you have any questions feel free to reach out to us at (830) 997-1297 or at foundation@hillcountrymemorial.org