Faced with a projected $50 million budget shortfall by March 2026, Hennepin Healthcare, which operates Hennepin County Medical Center (HCMC) in Minneapolis, is implementing significant cost-cutting measures, according to KSTP and the Star Tribune. The cuts include eliminating 100 inpatient beds, pausing $24 million in capital projects, and delaying worker retirement contributions. The organization anticipates an even larger deficit of $150 million by the third quarter. The financial crisis stems