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How Kadlec's Elective Surgery Halt Spiked Tri-Cities Clinic Wait Times by 37%
Kadlec’s abrupt halt on elective surgeries added roughly 37% more patients to the Tri-Cities clinic waitlist, pushing average delays from four to nearly six weeks. The shutdown, announced in March 2024, left dozens of local residents scrambling for alternatives as clinics closed their doors. Medical Disclaimer: This article is