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. (Also in “11 Serious Problems” article)

Comparison of the Elmhurst bed occupancy data reported in the HERDS file and data provided via FOI requests shows a severe discrepancy between the number beds occupied. Both datasets are sourced from the same agency but cannot both be “true.” substack.com/profile/32…

For example, the state shows 510 beds were occupied on April 2, 2020, but HHC says 299 beds were filled with patients. Which one was it? We effectively see two different stories about Elmhurst in the two occupancy datasets. The state’s story shouts “DISASTER!!” vibe about what was happening. HHC’s story says, “Everything’s fine here. Situation normal/below normal.” The state’s data appears “pushed” from the left and gives the impression the hospital was much fuller than the data obtained directly from HHC. My attempts to reconcile the difference with the state were unsuccessful.