Overview

• Weiss Memorial’s emergency department and all inpatient floors closed at 7 a.m. Friday ahead of the August 9 termination of its Medicare and Medicaid participation.
• The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services cited repeated breaches in emergency services, nursing staffing and physical environment standards when it notified the hospital of its funding loss.
• Dr. Manoj Prasad, CEO of Resilience Healthcare, filed an appeal with CMS seeking a review period to address the cited violations and restore federal reimbursement.
• A coalition of local officials, community organizations and residents has petitioned CMS for an eight-week extension to allow Weiss time to complete repairs and regain compliance.
• Nearby facilities, including Ascension Saint Joseph and Swedish Hospital, have reported increases in patient referrals and emergency visits as Weiss patients seek alternative care.