Finances and staffing shortages are the two biggest challenges for hospitals in Northwest Indiana, three CEOs said Thursday.
Methodist Hospitals President and CEO Matthew Doyle speaks about healthcare issues in Northwest Indiana while St Mary Medical Center CEO Janice Ryba and Franciscan Health CEO Dr. Daniel McCormick wait their turn. The three panelists spoke during a Lake County Advancement Committee luncheon Thursday, March 15, at Innsbrook Country Club in Merrillville.
“When you think about the cost, let’s go back in essence four years ago,” Doyle said. The official start of the pandemic was just four years ago. Ryba said hospitals are using nurse practitioners, allied healthcare professionals and others to address staffing shortages. Keeping patients aligned with primary care physicians helps keep them out of the emergency room, where the cost of providing care is far higher, and addresses issues before they worsen.“We’re working with our high schools to recruit very early,” as well as local colleges and universities, she said.
Ryba gave a shout-out to staff across all the hospital systems in Northwest Indiana as they continue to provide quality care while dealing with the trauma of the pandemic. However, primary care providers can address anxiety and depression. “Expanding access to primary care does indirectly affect mental health care,” he said.
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