New concerns are emerging about Steward Healthcare's financial health and that some of its Massachusetts facilities are at risk of closure. South Shore Hospital already sees more than 500 patients while being licensed for just under 400 beds. Concerns that cash-strapped Steward Healthcare will close hospitals like Good Samaritan have compounded the region's health care problems. “If a sudden emergency were to occur within a month or two, no hospital would have the ability to respond quickly,” said Dr. Allen Smith, president and CEO of South Shore Health. I think so,” he said. unpaid rent. Its facilities include St. His Elizabeth Hospital in Brighton and Kearney Hospital in Dorchester. “These hospitals need to stay open,” Allen said. Hospital executives are hopeful that state leaders will find a solution. Otherwise, patients seeking treatment at South Shore fear an even more painful hospital experience. “To be honest, I was here a week ago and I didn't even see a doctor until about 6pm until 7am,” said one patient. “They say go to your primary care about this, but please do. And it's gone. You have to go through a lot. And I just turned 65. And I thought, wow, this is not my golden age, this was supposed to be my golden age,” another patient said. “The sickest people will be treated first,” said Dr. Jason Tracy, South Shore Hospital's chief medical officer. “Our growth has been unprecedented. So from a percentage standpoint, we're at a stage where we're seeing double-digit increases year-over-year, and that's not sustainable,” Tracy said. Ta.The Department of Health and Human Services' Office is monitoring the situation and VIDEO: Abbot talks about what Steward's health issues mean for patients
New concerns are emerging about Steward Healthcare's financial health and that some of its Massachusetts facilities are at risk of closure.
South Shore Hospital is licensed for just under 400 beds and is already seeing more than 500 patients. Concerns that cash-strapped Steward Healthcare will close hospitals like Good Samaritan have further exacerbated the region's health care problems.
“If a sudden emergency were to occur within a month or two, no hospital would have the capacity to respond quickly enough,” said Dr. Allen Smith, president and CEO of South Shore Health. I think so,” he said.
Steward Healthcare reportedly owes $50 million in unpaid rent. Its facilities include St. His Elizabeth Hospital in Brighton and Kearney Hospital in Dorchester.
“These hospitals need to stay open,” Allen said.
Hospital executives are hopeful that state leaders will find a solution. Otherwise, patients seeking treatment at South Shore fear an even more painful hospital experience.
“To be honest, I was here a week ago and I didn't even see a doctor until about 6pm until 7am,” said one patient.
“They say go to your primary care about this, but please do. And it's gone. You have to go through a lot. And I just turned 65. And I thought, wow, this is not my golden age, this was supposed to be my golden age,” another patient said.
“The sickest patients will be treated first,” said Dr. Jason Tracy, South Shore Hospital's chief medical officer.
“Our growth has been unprecedented. I mean, from a percentage standpoint, we're at a stage where we're seeing double-digit increases every year, and that's not sustainable,” Tracy said.
The Department of Health and Human Services said it is monitoring the situation and plans to help everyone maintain employment and health care.
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