District officials, who oversee Mendocino Coast District Hospital, a 25-bed critical access hospital in Fort Bragg, Calif., said Chapter 9 bankruptcy will allow the district to restructure its debt. Chapter 9 bankruptcy specifically provides for the reorganization of municipalities.
MCDH CFO Wayne Allen said the hospital’s days cash on hand stands at roughly 2.3 days, meaning expenses could soon overtake revenue. At the hospital’s current pace, it could lose $2.5 million this fiscal year, according to the report.
The board plans to file for bankruptcy protection Nov. 15.
More Articles on Hospital Bankruptcy:
Colorado-Fayette Medical Center in Texas Files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy
Shuttered Sheehan Health in New York Files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy
Natchez Regional in Mississippi Emerges From Bankruptcy
Becker’s 3rd Annual Fall Chief Pharmacy Officer Summit is the top tier event that the people leading the future of pharmacy convene. This 3-day event is built specifically for Chief Pharmacy Officers and senior pharmacy leaders. The sessions examine the workforce, financial and clinical priorities shaping pharmacy today. Becker’s is where candid discussions flourish and new ideas thrive. Becker's 3rd Annual Fall Chief Pharmacy Officer Summit
