The $375-million deal will include the construction of a 136-bed hospital at St. Elizabeths East in Ward 8 with the ability to expand to 196 beds.

The DCNA says the new hospital won’t have enough beds, nor will it be equipped to deal with the high number of trauma patients in this part of the city.

GW Hospital is still expected to partner with the city on a brand new full-service hospital in Ward 8.

“This sends a really powerful message that there is a commitment to opening up a full healthcare system in Wards 7 and 8,” says Councilmember Vincent Gray.

The deal is still alive.

At Tuesday’s legislative meeting, Gray will introduce two measures he hopes will keep GW Hospital from pulling out of the deal.

GW Hospital has suspended negotiations with the city after the D.C. Council approved several amendments to a bill meant to expedite and finalize the deal.