Health systems at 'high risk' in healthcare's darling state

[SugarDaddy1]

Massachusetts has declared several regions "high risk" due to limited hospital capacity, a stark downturn for a state that is regularly heralded for the performance of its hospitals and healthcare system.

Two regions in the state — the Boston metropolitan area and Northeastern Massachusetts — are now categorized as "Tier 3" of the capacity designations created during the height of the pandemic. Region 5, which contains Southeastern Massachusetts and its cape and islands, has been in Tier 3 since the beginning of 2023 after natural disasters limited hospital capacity.

Hospitals in Boston, like Massachusetts General Hospital, were already struggling with capacity this year before Dallas-based Steward Health Care made news for its financial instability and looming risks for the nine hospitals it owns and operates in Massachusetts.

In mid-January, Massachusetts General requested permission from the state to add more than 90 inpatient beds amid what it says is an "unprecedented capacity crisis." The hospital revealed that its emergency department has been consistently overwhelmed with patients for the last six months, accommodating 50 to 80 individuals in the emergency department nightly who are awaiting an available bed. On Jan. 11, the hospital reached a peak with 103 patients boarding in the emergency department, marking one of the most congested days in its 200-year history.

https://www.beckershospitalreview.c...content=newsletter&oly_enc_id=1716E8587289F1V

 

[Bray123]

Are these hospitals free-at-point-of-use taxpayer funded facilities?

 

[Annlopez]

Despite challenges, our state's healthcare system shines. With innovation and dedication, we're tackling issues head-on. And hey, did you know? Pet medication without prescription is now more accessible, ensuring our furry friends get the care they deserve too!

 

[Fuzzy1975]

https://www.beckershospitalreview.c...content=newsletter&oly_enc_id=1716E8587289F1V

BUT BUT BUT privatised healthcare....