Providence to close some northeast WA clinics, citing growing deficit
Providence Health officials say program closures in northeast Washington are only part of their strategy for getting back to profitability.
The company recently said it would stop offering outpatient services in orthopedic physical therapy at clinics in Spokane, Spokane Valley and Chewelah. It will also end its home care service in Chewelah. All closures are effective in early October.
“These program closures, both the Medicare and Stevens County and the two clinics will result in between $1.5 and $2 million of—annually—savings for the service area,” said Susan Stacey is the company’s chief executive…