Washington hospitals collectively reported $1.7 billion in operating losses in 2023. What does that mean for Spokane?

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Washington hospitals collectively reported $1.7 billion in operating losses in 2023. What does that mean for Spokane?

Hospitals across Washington state have been hemorrhaging money over the past two years. Just last year, hospitals in the state reported a $1.7 billion operating loss, according to a new report from the Washington State Hospital Association.