Report shows NYS hospitals in 'critical condition'

ALBANY, N.Y. (WTEN) -- New York hospitals are in "critical condition", according to a report from the Healthcare Association. The report shows a statewide healthcare worker shortage as well as uncontrollable expense increases.

"Two thirds of a hospital's budget is related to payroll, the amount that is paid for qualified healthcare workers is a significant part of the expense," said Bea Grause, president of the Healthcare Association of NYS.

The report says COVID-19 placed extraordinary stress on the nation's health care system. With a worker shortage and unpredictable market changes, this leaves hospitals serving only the most vulnerable patients.