AJMC March 25, 2021
Survey responses of 320 US hospitals highlight the dire consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic on facilities and point to a future of ongoing financial and staffing challenges.
In a harrowing report released by HHS’ Office of Inspector General (OIG), representatives from 320 hospitals across the country laid out challenges wrought by the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and the crisis’ implications for health care in the years to come.
Surveys were carried out among hospital chief executive officers (CEOs), chief medical officers, or representatives from teams and departments overseeing emergency preparedness from February 22-26, 2021, prior to the passing of the American Rescue Plan. The plan provides additional support and funding to hospitals coping with the effects of the year-long pandemic. Deidentified...