Johnson Memorial Hospital is now referring the majority of patients who need outpatient surgery to Trinity Health of New England’s Johnson Surgery Center and patients who need inpatient surgery to other system-owned hospitals in the area.
It is unclear when surgeries at Johnson Memorial Hospital will resume. A hospital spokesperson declined to comment to the Journal-Inquirer on why the hospital is experiencing a staffing shortage affecting its operating rooms.
Read the local news report in full here.
At the Becker's 11th Annual IT + Revenue Cycle Conference: The Future of AI & Digital Health, taking place September 14–17 in Chicago, healthcare executives and digital leaders from across the country will come together to explore how AI, interoperability, cybersecurity, and revenue cycle innovation are transforming care delivery, strengthening financial performance, and driving the next era of digital health. Apply for complimentary registration now.