Sarnia's Bluewater Health hospital group forecasts a $18M deficit in 2024 due to patient complexity, cyberattack, Bill 124 reversal and rising costs.

Bluewater Health, a hospital group in Sarnia, Ontario, anticipates an $18 million budget deficit for the 2024 fiscal year. This shortfall is primarily due to increased patient complexity, the aftermath of a cyberattack, and delays in government payouts for hospital workers affected by the now-repealed Bill 124. Additional factors include rising costs for medical supplies and overtime. The hospital is coordinating with the Ontario Hospital Association to address these financial challenges.

September 27, 2024
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