‘Growing pains’ and financial losses: DC’s Cedar Hill hospital reports on its first year

Cedar Hill Regional Medical Center, D.C.'s newest hospital, reported a $47.7 million deficit in its first year due to lower-than-expected revenue and financial losses. Challenges included long emergency department wait times, staffing issues, and lower demand for services like women’s health and inpatient surgeries. The hospital acknowledged improvements in ED wait times and stabilized nursing staffing but emphasized ongoing efforts to address financial and operational hurdles.