Healthcare Sector Transformations in 2025
The healthcare sector continues to face significant transformations in 2025, with numerous hospitals and emergency departments shutting their doors. Building upon the 25 closures documented by Becker’s Healthcare in 2024, the current year has seen several institutions close due to shifting community needs, escalating operational expenses, and new care delivery models.
Recent Closure Reports
According to recent reports from Becker’s, a total of 19 hospitals and emergency departments have ceased operations so far in 2025. Please note that this information is subject to updates as new closures are identified.
Notable Facility Closures
For instance, Weiss Memorial Hospital in Chicago shut down on August 8, following the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services’ announcement to remove its Medicare participation by August 9. Similarly, Javon Bea Hospital-Rockton in Rockford, Illinois, suspended services temporarily, leading to its closure after Mercyhealth filed for a temporary suspension with state authorities. Other closures include facilities like St. Luke’s Des Peres in St. Louis, reflecting an ongoing t...