Leadership shake-up at OMC

Clallam County Watchdog · Aug 21, 2025 · 11m

Olympic Medical Center says it lost eligibility for critical federal drug discounts because of a poor payer mix. But here’s the problem: its own numbers show Medicaid discharges at 13%—well above the 8% threshold required. Add in leadership resignations, and the real issue isn’t just finances. It’s credibility.

Olympic Medical Center (OMC) has had a turbulent summer. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) recently extended its provider contract to September 20, buying the hospital a short reprieve from the threat of losing federal payments.

At the same time, OMC’s leadership…