All articles tagged with #hospital closure
Originally Published 4 months ago — by The Press Democrat
Providence is considering closing the inpatient pediatric wing at Santa Rosa Memorial Hospital, which could force families to seek care in San Francisco or Oakland, potentially impacting hundreds of children and their families.
Originally Published 6 months ago — by The New York Times
The article discusses how recent federal Medicaid cuts resulting from President Trump's domestic policy bill threaten to prevent the reopening of Martin County's only hospital in North Carolina, risking increased health disparities and potential loss of life in rural communities.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by San José Spotlight
The closure of the trauma center at Regional Medical Center in East San Jose, owned by HCA Healthcare, has raised concerns about the strain it will place on the Santa Clara County public hospital system, particularly impacting vulnerable residents. County doctors fear a surge in trauma patients being admitted to the ill-equipped Santa Clara Valley Medical Center, potentially breaking the county medical system. Residents are mobilizing to address the lack of communication and potential impact on East San Jose residents, while HCA Healthcare cites financial strain and regulatory requirements as reasons for the closures.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by CBS Boston
Steward Health failed to submit audited financial documents to Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey by the deadline, with the state deeming the provided information as "insufficient." The healthcare provider is facing financial challenges and has halted construction at Norwood Hospital, prompting concerns about patient safety and staffing levels. Governor Healey's spokesperson stated that Steward must complete an orderly transition out of Massachusetts, while the company has expressed interest in transferring its hospitals to new owners.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by WEAU
Chippewa Valley Orthopedics and Sports Medicine has filed a lawsuit against HSHS, seeking an injunction to keep Sacred Heart and St. Joseph’s hospitals in Eau Claire and Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin open until at least July 21, 2024, three months past the announced closure date of April 21, 2024. CVOSM alleges that HSHS did not provide ample notice of the closure and is prematurely shutting down services, causing harm to patients and interfering with healthcare providers' ability to serve the community.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by WQOW TV News 18
Eau Claire's city attorney has written a letter to HSHS and Prevea, expressing concerns about the potential illegality of the hospitals' closure and the reported violation of the WARN Act. The letter urges the health system to meet its legal obligations and emphasizes the impact of the closures on the community, particularly in terms of regional inpatient behavioral health care. The city attorney calls for cooperation from HSHS to minimize the impact of the closure on the community.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by CBS Boston
Steward Health Care is facing a financial crisis, with at least six active lawsuits claiming it owes vendors over $7.5 million and its landlord, Medical Properties Trust, $50 million. Rumors of hospital closures have sparked concerns about patient access to critical care and behavioral health services in Massachusetts. Lawmakers and former employees have expressed worries about the potential impact on patient care and access to services, while the Massachusetts Congressional delegation has suggested the state is in talks for a possible takeover of the Steward system.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by WITN
Martin General Hospital in North Carolina has suspended operations and filed for bankruptcy due to financial challenges caused by a declining population and patients seeking care at other hospitals. The hospital reached out to multiple organizations for potential purchase or operation, but none were willing. Martin County, which has a lease agreement with the hospital until 2029, did not respond to a proposal to revert the hospital back to the county. While the hospital is closing, several clinics will remain open.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by NBC News
St. Margaret’s Health in Spring Valley, Illinois, will close its doors due to a cyberattack that halted the hospital’s ability to submit claims to insurers, Medicare or Medicaid for months, sending it into a financial spiral. This makes it the first hospital to publicly link criminal hackers to its closure. Ransomware attacks have plagued U.S. healthcare since 2016, with at least 300 documented attacks a year on American healthcare facilities since 2020. Hospitals that fall victim to ransomware attacks often have to scramble to find ways to suddenly work without the computers that have become integral to modern healthcare.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by CBS News
The closure of Texas Vista Medical Center, a 356-bed hospital in San Antonio, has raised questions about the role of private equity in the healthcare sector. The hospital's owner, Steward Health Care, is shutting it down six years after purchasing it with the help of private equity investors. The hospital has been subject to opaque financial transactions, including paying millions in rent annually to Medical Properties Trust, which owns the hospital's land and buildings. The closure will leave a population of about half a million people with just one full-service hospital, and local officials say they have been left in the dark about the financial reasons for the closure.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by WTVG
McLaren St. Luke's hospital in Toledo, Ohio, will close its doors on May 8 at 5 p.m., a week earlier than originally planned, due to the extra time required to decommission equipment and migrate electronic medical records. The closure is part of an agreement with Mercy Health, and WellCare Physicians Groups offices will continue to operate under McLaren St. Luke's through May 31. Patients requiring hospitalization will be transferred to a Mercy Health hospital, and all hospital medical records will be maintained by McLaren Health Care after the closure.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by CBS News
The closure of Delaware County Memorial Hospital in Pennsylvania last November due to inadequate staffing by its owner, Prospect Medical Holdings, has strained the area's healthcare system, according to first responders. Emergency rooms in nearby hospitals are slammed, and call volumes are up about 25% this year because of the closure. Prospect Medical's financial moves, including taking out a $1.12 billion loan and paying themselves a $457 million dividend, have been criticized for leaving vulnerable residents without healthcare. The company has not paid its full rent this year, and its CEO said it is focused on aggressive cost-cutting measures to return the Pennsylvania market to profitability in 12 to 18 months.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by The Guardian US
Bonner General Health, the only hospital in Sandpoint, Idaho, will no longer provide labor, delivery, and other obstetrical services due to the increasing criminalization of physicians and the inability to retain pediatricians. The hospital's leadership cited the "political climate" in Idaho as the reason for the closure, with highly respected physicians leaving the state due to restrictive abortion laws. The closure comes as the number of deliveries at Bonner continues to decline, with only 265 babies delivered in 2022 and fewer than 10 pediatric patients admitted.