Becker's Healthcare March 15, 2024
A lack of payments from Medicare Advantage plans is one reason a Connecticut hospital is laying off staff, the Hartford Courant reported March 14.
Bristol (Conn.) Health will eliminate 60 positions, 21 of which are currently occupied and will result in layoffs at Bristol Hospital. The hospital’s CEO, Kurt Barwis, told the Courant a lack of reimbursement from insurers left the hospital without a choice but to cut staff.
“All the nice-to-haves are being taken out by the lack of insurance payment and the lack of reimbursement,” Mr. Barwis said.
The system expects to save $6 million by cutting the positions. Bristol Health operates a 154-bed hospital and multiple primary care clinics. At Bristol Hospital, 63%...
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