Texas children’s hospital battles mounting debt
El Paso Children’s Hospital is currently developing strategies to address its $59 million in debt.
El Paso Children’s Hospital is currently developing strategies to address its $59 million in debt.
The United States’ largest municipal hospital network may face a $1.4 billion deficit by 2018 if action is not taken to control its percentage of uncompensated care.
Health care spending in the United States reached $3.8 billion, but that is lower than the expected 6 percent increase.
The University of Illinois Hospital and Health Services System has plans to expand its facilities, but saw a financial loss of $178 million in 2013.
The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia found success because it operates a lot like a for-profit business, maximizing its financial department’s efforts.
Last week, a collection of hospital district commissioners met to express their concerns regarding Coulee Medical Center, an organization based out of Washington.