San Diego County Hospitals Hurt by Economic Recession
Hospitals in San Diego County are feeling the effects of the recession, and some say it only will get worse. An increasing number of patients are not paying their hospital bills, while others are putting off elective procedures. Meanwhile, some hospitals are delaying construction projects and consolidating administrative jobs to save money.
- "Hospitals Feeling Recession's Pain" (Darcé, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3/12).