Several hospitals are scaling back or cutting inpatient care for a variety of reasons, including cost concerns.
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OSF Health to open clinic at former hospital
Peoria, Ill.-based OSF Healthcare plans to move its PromptCare clinic to shuttered Galesburg, Ill.-based Cottage Hospital’s emergency department, The Register-Mail reported Aug. 10.
New Hampshire hospital to end labor and delivery services; AG initiates review
Officials in New Hampshire are investigating whether the decision of a local hospital to end labor and delivery services meets state guidelines, according to an Aug. 8 press release from the office of Attorney General John Formella.
COVID-19 hospitalizations dip after climbing for weeks
The number of Americans hospitalized with COVID-19 is seeing its first downward tick after steadily increasing from April through July.
Pennsylvania clinic closures leave 5,000 without care
With no warning to staff or residents, 5,000 patients are without healthcare services following closures of several Berwick (Pa.) Hospital Center clinics, ABC affiliate WNEP reported Aug. 4.
Hackensack Meridian reverses course on closure of child care centers
Hackensack Meridian Health will look for options to keep its on-site child care centers open, according to an Aug. 5 report from the Asbury Park Press.
Massachusetts hospital pauses planned closure of birth center
Beverly (Mass.) Hospital is postponing the closure of the North Shore Birth Center, according to an Aug. 4 report from The Salem News.
13 hospitals cutting services
Several hospitals are scaling back services for a variety of reasons, including financial challenges and staffing issues.
Commonwealth Health seeks to consolidate operations of 2 hospitals
Commonwealth Health filed a request with the Pennsylvania Department of Public Health to consolidate the operations of Scranton-based Moses Taylor Hospital and Regional Hospital of Scranton under one license, according to an Aug. 3 press release from C…
Ascension Genesys Hospital to end inpatient pediatric care
Grand Blanc, Mich.-based Ascension Genesys Hospital said it will no longer offer inpatient pediatric care after September, WNEM, a CBS affiliate, reported Aug. 2.
