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Hospitals Suspend Care, Furlough Workers Amid Billing Crisis

3/26/2026

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West Suburban Medical Center in Oak Park and Weiss Hospital in Chicago suspended patient care due to billing system issues, per Resilience Health CEO Dr. Manoj Prasad.
The hospitals have not charged patients correctly, causing a significant revenue drop, Prasad said.
Operations will remain suspended until the problems are resolved, furloughing hundreds of workers.
Oak Park Village Manager Kevin J. Jackson emphasized continuity of care and support for affected employees.

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West Suburban Medical Center in Oak Park and Weiss Hospital in Chicago suspended patient care due to billing system issues, per Resilience Health CEO Dr. Manoj Prasad.
The hospitals have not charged patients correctly, causing a significant revenue drop, Prasad said.
Operations will remain suspended until the problems are resolved, furloughing hundreds of workers.
Oak Park Village Manager Kevin J. Jackson emphasized continuity of care and support for affected employees.