Safety-net hospitals reach breaking point

Chicago safety-net hospitals are searching for a lifeline as their funding crisis deepens. Crain’s healthcare reporter Jon Asplund talks with host Amy Guth about Roseland Hospital's request for state aid and Weiss Memorial’s extension against possible closure. Plus: Trump administration reveals energy grant cuts targeted blue states, Jewel parent cuts forecast amid soft grocery demand, United reportedly quietly pursued a merger with Delta last year and a court approves $90 million Hawthorne Race Course sale, ending Chicago-area racing. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.