As hospitals and health systems close clinics in multiple states, physicians and ASC operators are watching closely for ripple effects on workforce stability, care continuity and outpatient demand.
Here are three hospitals or health systems closing clinics since Dec. 1:
1. Des Moines, Iowa-based MercyOne plans to shutter its MercyOne Ottumwa (Iowa) Family and Internal Medicine location. The last day the clinic will see patients is Feb. 27, a spokesperson for the health system said in a statement shared with Becker’s…