Pittsburgh-based UPMC made a series of moves to reduce surgical caseloads across some of its locations, the Bedford Gazette reports.
UPMC-Bedford (Pa.) reduced the number of days it performs surgeries from a full caseload to twice a week.
UPMC's Altoona (Pa.) Surgery Center has closed completely. Surgeries that were being performed at the center are now being performed at UPMC-Altoona.
Note: Becker's reached out to confirm UPMC is still performing elective surgical procedures at its affiliated facilities. We'll update this story when we hear back.
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