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ORTHOPEDICS
Washington hospital lays off 2 orthopedic surgeons ahead of
bankruptcy filing — 6 details
By Angie Stewart
Y
akima, Wash.-based Astria Health reportedly laid
off multiple specialists — including two orthopedic
surgeons — and closed several clinics in March after
filing for bankruptcy last year, according to the Yakima
Herald-Republic.
Six things to know:
1. In a move to achieve financial stability, Astria Health
filed for bankruptcy in May 2019.
2. Astria Health shuttered Yakima-based Astria Regional
Medical Center in mid-January and closed several clinics
that provided gastroenterology, orthopedic, urology and
cardiology services on the campus. Astria Regional Medi-
cal Center lost tens of millions of dollars, officials said.
3. As recently as late February, Astria Health laid off two
orthopedic surgeons, two general surgeons and a cardi-
ologist. Several current and former Astria Health employ-
ees confirmed the layoffs and contract terminations to the
Yakima Herald-Republic.
4. Upon contract termination, one orthopedic surgeon re-
portedly had patients scheduled for surgery a day out and
didn't have sufficient time to help them transition care.
5. Astria Sunnyside (Wash.) Hospital and Astria Toppen-
ish (Wash.) Hospital remain open. Five specialty facilities,
including an ASC, are still listed on Astria Health's website.
6. Astria Health is seeking financing for a bankruptcy reorga-
nization plan.
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Astria Health is seeking
financing for a bankruptcy
reorganization plan.
