According to Grady, over the past four years, its federal and county funding has been reduced by nearly $50 million while its indigent care costs have gone up by more than $40 million.
The system will close South DeKalb Neighborhood Health Center, merging it with DeKalb Grady NHC in the next 60 to 90 days. Otis Smith NHC will merge with Asa Yancey NHC during the same time frame.
Layoffs will not affect patient care positions, according to the release.
Grady is also increasing co-pays for low-income and homeless patients.
Read the release on Grady Health System.
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