Boston Medical Center to lay off 119, cut hours for 40 more

Paul Levy at Beth Israel says this is what happens when the state reneges on its promises:

This situation is a shame. When BMC was created and throughout its history, there has been a recognition of its special role, the largest "safety net" hospital in the region. It received promises during the debate on the state's universal access legislation that this role would be supported and preserved. When the state reneges on Medicaid reimbursements, all hospitals are hurt, but this one especially so.