More than a dozen hospitals are scaling back services for a variety of reasons, including financial challenges and staffing issues.
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Looming Atlanta Medical Center closure poses risks to other safety net hospitals
The closure of Wellstar Atlanta Medical Center could start a chain reaction for struggling state safety net hospitals, Georgia Public Broadcasting reported Oct. 13.
Florida health systems resuming operations in Ian’s aftermath
In the aftermath of Hurricane Ian, some health systems in the state are returning to normal operations, the Orlando Sentinel reported Sept. 30.
UMMC to fill void as Merit Health set to close Mississippi’s only burn center
The University of Mississippi Medical Center in Jackson said it will step in to provide burn care as Merit Health prepares to close the state’s only burn.
Penn State Health adds virtual ICU
Hershey, Pa.-based Penn State Health is launching a virtual ICU using Clew Medical’s cloud-based “tele-ICU” software, Patriot News reported Sept. 30.
Hospitals face evacuations, water disruptions amid Ian: 3 updates
As hospitals and health systems in Florida grappled with the aftermath of Hurricane Ian on Sept. 29, organizations in South Carolina prepared for the effects of the storm.
California hospital launches ‘fast track’ emergency department
Los Angeles-based CHA Hollywood Presbyterian Medical Center, one of the highest volume emergency rooms in Los Angeles County, has opened a fast track emergency department to expedite care.
Atlanta Medical Center to close ED in October
Wellstar Health System is closing the emergency department at Atlanta Medical Center Oct. 14 before the hospital shuts down Nov. 1.
Hundreds of hospitals at risk of flooding from hurricanes, Harvard study finds
A study published as Hurricane Ian makes its way through Florida found that at least 50 percent of hospitals in 25 metropolitan areas along the Atlantic and Gulf coasts are at risk of flooding from a Category 2 hurricane.
Hospitals and Hurricane Ian: 4 updates
Hospitals and health systems have adjusted their operations as Hurricane Ian batters the state, and at least one facility has already reported damage.
