Although the local and national healthcare industry has continued to thrive, the millions of dollars lost by local hospitals could adversely affect Las Vegas nurse jobs and other health-related professions.
The Nevada Department of Health and Human Services recently reported that hospitals in the Las Vegas area saw operating losses of $133.1 million during 2009, which is almost twice as much as the operating losses experienced the previous year.
University Medical Center of Southern Nevada accounted for much of the decline, with the hospital reporting an operating loss of $92.2 million. Of the 12 other hospitals in the area, eight lost money during 2009, while only three were able to improve their bottom lines.