Bankruptcy, closures and reduced services—going out of business is the potential fate of hospitals across Washington struggling in a financial crisis. FOX13
This dire situation is already affecting at least two communities in the Puget Sound.
"Our biggest concern is it’s putting patient care at risk in many communities across the state. And jeopardizing patient’s ability to get the hospital care that they need," said Cassie Sauer, chief executive of WSHA. "We are already seeing service cuts, limits on hospital admissions. And possibly, without action, we could see hospital closures," said Eric Lewis, chief financial officer for WSHA. "We already have fewer hospitals per capita than any other state. Once a hospital closes, that community will not have access to timely emergency and specialty care.
"We do frequently find ourselves looking at our surgery schedule and considering postponing surgeries in order to open up a surgical bed that can manage a medical patient that comes through the ER, which is a major inconvenience to the individuals who need the surgeries," said Marsh.
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