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Cedar Hill CEO Resigns Amidst Hospital Opening Challenges
16 Jan
Summary
- CEO Anthony B. Coleman resigns from new DC hospital March 13.
- Hospital opened April, replacing United Medical Center, cost $434 million.
- Delays in outpatient services and staffing issues plagued opening.
Anthony B. Coleman, the chief executive of Cedar Hill Regional Medical Center, has announced his resignation, effective March 13. This departure comes less than a year after the new Southeast Washington hospital officially opened its doors in April. Coleman's tenure was marked by challenges, including initial staffing shortages that overwhelmed the emergency room and delays in the rollout of crucial outpatient services.
The $434 million Cedar Hill Regional Medical Center was a significant investment by the District, intended to improve healthcare access in Wards 7 and 8, areas with lower life expectancies. Its opening replaced the United Medical Center. However, the hospital has experienced turnover in its senior leadership team, with Coleman being the first to depart.
The delays and operational hurdles are partly attributed to ongoing disputes involving George Washington University, its medical faculty, and Universal Health Services, the operator of Cedar Hill. A new doctors' group is expected to be formed to address these financial and operational complexities, aiming to ensure stable staffing and services for both Cedar Hill and George Washington University Hospital.
