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Amid serious financial concerns, Ellis Medicine seeks to negotiate new insurance rates

April 9, 2023April 9, 2023 by

SCHENECTADY — After years of economic hardship that culminated in more than $40 million in operational losses, Ellis Medicine is struggling to negotiate a new contract with a major Capital …

Rural hospitals seek to merge amid financial difficulties

April 4, 2023April 4, 2023 by

Unprofitable rural hospitals often merge with health systems, helping them stay open but also increasing the likelihood of service price hikes. Between 2010 and 2018, 17% of unprofitable rural hospitals …