HCPAC to Hold Exeter, NH Public Meeting on Beth Isreal Lahey Health, Inc.’s Acquisition of Exeter Hospital

Concord, NH - Attorney General John M. Formella announces that the Healthcare Consumer Protection Advisory Commission will hold a public meeting at the Exeter Main Town Hall, 10 Front Street, Exeter on April 29, 2026 from 4:30 to 6:30 PM.

The public is invited to attend in person, or virtually, to share with the Commission their healthcare experience since the acquisition of Exeter Hospital (EH) by Beth Isreal Lahey Health, Inc. (BILH). Particularly, members of the public may consider the following questions:

- How has BILH's acquisition of EH impacted your healthcare, specifically on areas such as cost, access, quality, and transparency?
- How is primary care access in your community? Has anything changed?
- How could the Commission address consumers' healthcare concerns?

The Commission was established to consult with and advise the Attorney General relative to the proper administration and management of the Healthcare Consumer Protection Trust Fund which is designated solely for the purpose of benefiting healthcare consumers.

The meeting will begin with opening statements by the Attorney General and Commission Members and then will be open to public comment.

The Healthcare Consumer Protection Advisory Commission website has more information here: https://www.doj.nh.gov/health-care-consumer-protection-advisory-commission.

To attend the meeting virtually, please find meeting information here. Joining virtually does not guarantee that you will be able to comment during the meeting.

The Commission strongly encourages the submission of written comments. To submit written questions or comments, please email to [email protected]. All comments are public record.

Please see NH RSA 7:6-g and RSA 7:6-h regarding the Commission and Trust Fund.