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Pennsylvania

JPZenger

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4. Yes, a number of hospitals have closed in PA, NJ and NY

Reply to Tippy (Reply #1)

Tue Jun 11, 2013, 11:56 AM

Jun 2013

Yes, a number of hospitals have closed over the past few years, mainly in cities. Meanwhile, several new hospitals have been built in affluent suburbs in PA. That shows the division between the haves and have-nots in regards to health insurance.

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PA. is losing out on 35,000 health care jobs by refusing Federal $ for Medical Assistance expansion [View all] JPZenger Jun 2013 OP

What about Hospital closures...Here in TN apx. 30 will be put out of business? Tippy Jun 2013 #1

Well atreides1 Jun 2013 #2

Yes, a number of hospitals have closed in PA, NJ and NY JPZenger Jun 2013 #4

"Non-profit" UPMC closed hospitals in poor/minority communities Divernan Jun 2013 #5

Wisconsin will feel that pain too dragonlady Jun 2013 #3

What do you think about Hospitals admiting everyone who walks through their doors Tippy Jun 2013 #6