UMass Memorial eyes loss of $28M, anticipates ‘worst year in history'

This article first appeared on MassLive.com As hospitals across Massachusetts start to look toward increasing the number of elective procedures happening in medical centers as the state sees decreased rates of hospitalization because of COVID-19, UMass Memorial Health Care is reporting financial losses in the tens of millions. For the first six months of the fiscal year, the system has seen a loss of $28 million, CEO Dr. Eric Dickson said in a phone interview on Tuesday. Given the lack of elective…