These health systems include Detroit-based Henry Ford Health, Southfield-based Beaumont Health hospitals now within Grand Rapids-based Corewell Health, St. Louis-based Ascension’s Michigan hospitals, and Livonia-based Trinity Health.
The poor performances are partially because of high operating costs attributed to staffing salaries, including the dependence on travel nurses; low patient volumes; and higher supply costs because of inflation.
COVID-19 government funding given to the state for these health systems has now nearly run out, and staffing expenses remain an issue.
