MA COVID hospitals: Surge in cases, staffing shortages create crisis
This week, the entire northeastern region of the state had a mere five available ICU beds and five regular hospital beds, according to DPH data.
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This week, the entire northeastern region of the state had a mere five available ICU beds and five regular hospital beds, according to DPH data.
Massachusetts' 11-member Health Policy Commission unanimously concluded that the expansions would drive up spending for commercially insured residents by as much as $90 million a year and boost health insurance premiums.
A boisterous political battle over a proposed expansion by the largest and most expensive hospital system in Massachusetts is spotlighting questions about whether similar expansions by big health systems around the country drive up health care costs.
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