The report found Rhode Island has an excess of approximately 200 staffed beds — or the equivalent of one of the state’s average community hospitals. If Rhode Island eliminated the excess inpatient capacity, it is estimated to save $100 million in total hospital costs.
The council said most of the state’s inpatient overcapacity is due to declining patient utilization and a falling state population, among other factors. Most of the excess beds were found in obstetrics, pediatrics, adult psychiatrics and intensive care units.
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