1. Despite implemented efforts to contain costs, Doctors Medical Center in Modesto, Calif., posted an even greater operating loss of $15.5 million at the end of 2010, compared to $13.2 million in 2009. The hospital board noted it may have to file for bankruptcy.
2. Southwest Washington Medical Center in Vancouver, Wash., posted nearly $533 million in total revenue for the 12-month period ending Dec. 31, 2010. By comparison, the hospital raked in approximately $495 million for the 12-month period ending Dec. 31, 2009.
3. University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics in Iowa City reached total revenues of $814 million for fiscal year 2011, representing a $75 million increase from last year.
4. North Adams, Mass.-based Northern Berkshire Healthcare has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection due to a staggering overall debt of $49.5 million, mainly from bonds.
5. Orlando (Fla.) Health‘s total profits increased in the first six months of fiscal year 2010 from $67.9 million to $76.2 million, representing 12 percent growth.
6. Sacramento, Calif.-based Sutter Health has reported $2.33 million in total revenues for the first three months ending March 31, 2011, up slightly from $2.16 million in total revenues for the first three months ending March 31, 2010.
7. Hoffman Estates, Ill.-based Alexian Brothers Health System has posted increased total revenues of $952 million for the 12-month period ending Dec. 31, 2011, compared to $930 million for the same time frame last year.
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