Astria Health, a three-hospital system that filed for bankruptcy in May, received approval from the bankruptcy court on Jan. 8 to close Astria Regional Medical Center. Two days later, the Washington State Nurses Association, which represents 140 nurses at the hospital, filed an emergency motion urging the judge to reconsider the order allowing the hospital to close.
During a hearing Jan. 14, Astria Health’s lawyer argued the union’s request was moot because there are no patients left at the hospital in Yakima, and the hospital has surrendered its license to the state, according to the report.
The judge denied the union’s request, saying Astria has already explored every option to keep the hospital open.
More articles on healthcare finance:
West Virginia health system files for bankruptcy
Hospital groups sue HHS, seek to block site-neutral pay cuts
7 latest hospital credit rating downgrades
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.