Thousands of nurses, doctors and other medical staff have been laid off, furloughed or taken a pay cut in California since mid-March, even as the coronavirus remains a threat.
The governor has described the next phase of his stay-at-home order to prevent the spread of coronavirus as allowing some lower-risk businesses to reopen in communities across California, including retail locations, manufacturing sites and small businesses.
“It’s embarrassing,” Isham said. “Everyone was like, ‘Come out of the woodwork: If you haven’t finished nursing school, we need you, and if you’re retired we need you,’ and we’re like, ‘We’re laid off.’”Palomar Health, which runs three medical centers in northern San Diego County, lost $5.7 million in March alone due to a 50% drop in patient visits that began mid-month, according to the health system. The losses in April are expected to be much worse, officials said.
Financial assistance from the federal government is expected to help healthcare providers stay afloat, but it is unclear how long cuts can be avoided. Experts say the pandemic will be a stress test that is especially challenging for rural hospitals and private practices, already working with slim margins.When Dr.
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