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Phase 2: Wave 1: seniors, near-seniors, and children · Step 2.4

Run the Hospital Transition Fund

Years 1–5 · UHA regional officesDiscuss this step
marketlikelihood: mediumimpact: medium

Hospital closures in commercially dependent markets

Systems that relied on commercial margins can't adjust, even with the transition fund.

Early warning signs
  • Days cash on hand
  • Bond rating downgrades
Mitigation
  • Transition fund
  • Essential-facility designation
  • Regional capital boards

Implementation risks

RiskMitigation
Lobbying to extend the fund.Hard statutory sunset.