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St. Thomas East End Medical Center Seeks $2.7 Million; Uncompensated Care Strains Budget

24 June 2026
This content originally appeared on The Virgin Islands Consortium.
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STEEMCC is requesting $2.7 million to offset uncompensated care, Medicaid match costs and rising self-pay demand after Medical Assistance Program coverage declined, while lawmakers questioned tax debts, GERS obligations, staffing, morale and budget needs.