Hawaii health system details financial challenges as a result of COVID-19; need for more federal support
The Queen鈥檚 Health Systems in Honolulu, Hawaii, shared how COVID-19 has caused significant financial challenges for the organization and why Congress needs to provide additional support to hospitals and health systems. 鈥淧rojected losses are about $60 million for 2021,鈥 says Jason Chang, president of The Queen鈥檚 Medical Center and chief operating officer of The Queen鈥檚 Health Systems and The Queen鈥檚 Medical Center. However, he says a worst-case scenario is a $300 million loss if a second COVID-19 wave occurs like what is happening in some areas of the country. Additional support from Congress is necessary so the health system can continue to meet the medical needs of its community. .
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