[LukeL]

nearly 100% of hospitals lose money in the ER and departments like cardiology and oncology. They make their money in plastics and elective surgery. However when you have people using the ER as their own clinic you are going to run into trouble.

If someone goes to the ER and complains of stomach pain they will probably get a CT, ultrasound, blood tests and take up a bed for 2-4 hours. Add up the doctor fees to read the X-Rays, fee for labatory tests, fee for using a bed etc and an ER can lose 5-10K for a very basic ER visit where nothing invasive is done, other than starting an IV

[Frantzie]

The problem is not Eli - the problem is illegals get endless benefits including free healthcare at ANY hospital for anything.

I am sure this is why this hospital is broke - like the REST of America in BANKRUPT because of illegals.