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Memorial Hospital, Weiss and Medicare

As Weiss Memorial Hospital closes, its owner blames previous owners for financial woes
A sign posted at the Uptown hospital emergency room notified patients of the closure Friday morning. The ER is closing after the hospital was notified it will lose access to Medicare and Medicaid funds Saturday.
Doors locked at Weiss Memorial Hospital in Uptown with Medicare funding set to end
It appears Weiss Memorial in the Uptown neighborhood is now closed. Someone locked the doors about 7 a.m. It's the worst possible news for a diverse community. Because the neighborhood and its residents rely on the safety net hospital for healthcare, activists planned a rally in a last ditch effort to save Weiss.
Weiss Memorial Hospital in Chicago could close when kicked off Medicare, Medicaid, report says
Weiss Memorial Hospital will be kicked off Medicare and Medicaid programs, and a report suggests it could face closure when it is.
Chicago's Weiss Memorial Hospital to reportedly scale back operations, faces uncertain future
Weiss Memorial Hospital on Chicago's North Side will reportedly shut down some of its operations Friday morning. Here's what we know.
Weiss Hospital shuts down amid uncertain future
The doors are locked at Weiss Memorial Hospital in Chicago's Uptown neighborhood. Workers were seen early Friday walking out with their belongings as the facility faces an uncertain future.
Weiss Hospital in Uptown closes emergency department
CEO Dr. Manoj Prasad confirmed that only outpatient services will continue, but surgeries and the emergency department have been shut down.

Weiss hospital, set to lose Medicare funding this weekend, appears closed. Supporters to rally this afternoon.

The emergency room and other facilities closed as of 7 a.m. Friday, emergency room registered nurse Daniel Maser said.
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As Weiss Hospital set to lose Medicare funding, what's next for the facility?

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