The projection is driven by a decline in staffed beds and an aging population.

Kelowna General Hospital (KGH) may soon put an empty area of its Centennial Tower into use, according to a leaked memo circulated to hospital staff. The memo refers to the unfinished sixth floor, which has remained unused for over a dozen years despite ongoing issues with overcrowding and the frequent use of hallway beds. Gavin Dew, Conservative MLA for Kelowna-Mission, described the memo as a 'signal of hope' but emphasised that a firm commitment is still required. Interior Health has indicated it is 'actively engaging the ministry' to advance the development of the sixth floor, referred to as 6E, with hopes that the space will eventually be approved, built out, and opened. The Ministry of Infrastructure has not yet received a formal business case for the project. Dew has consistently raised the issue in the legislature, criticising the continued reliance on hallway care while available expansion space remains locked. B.C. Health Minister Josie Osborne visited the hospital earlier in May to meet with staff, although the visit was informal and media access was limited. Interior Health stated that planning hospital capacity carefully is crucial to meet the needs of a growing population, and that developing additional clinical space at KGH remains under consideration. The move, if realised, would provide patients with improved privacy, dignity, and care conditions.

Kelowna General Hospital (KGH) may soon put an empty area of its Centennial Tower into use, according to a leaked memo circulated to hospital staff. The memo refers to the unfinished sixth floor, which has remained unused for over a dozen years despite ongoing issues with overcrowding and the frequent use of hallway beds. Gavin Dew, Conservative MLA for Kelowna-Mission, described the memo as a 'signal of hope' but emphasised that a firm commitment is still required. Interior Health has indicated it is 'actively engaging the ministry' to advance the development of the sixth floor, referred to as 6E, with hopes that the space will eventually be approved, built out, and opened. The Ministry of Infrastructure has not yet received a formal business case for the project. Dew has consistently raised the issue in the legislature, criticising the continued reliance on hallway care while available expansion space remains locked. B.C. Health Minister Josie Osborne visited the hospital earlier in May to meet with staff, although the visit was informal and media access was limited. Interior Health stated that planning hospital capacity carefully is crucial to meet the needs of a growing population, and that developing additional clinical space at KGH remains under consideration. The move, if realised, would provide patients with improved privacy, dignity, and care conditions.

Senate Bill 5,124 directs the health care authority to adopt network adequacy standards for nursing homes and inpatient rehabilitation facilities (standards due 01/01/2028; MCOs must comply by 07/01/2028). Supporters said it would reduce long hospital stays caused by single‑case agreements, especially in rural areas.

Michigan hospitals plan to expand behavioral health capacity as staffing shortages persist through 2027.

Calgarian Joan MacTavish is frustrated and disappointed her 92-year-old father is subject to a daily fee while he's in hospital waiting for a long-term care space to open up. The fee isn't new. It's meant to offset hospital costs, but experts say it might not be the best tool to manage patient flow.