Labor groups launch website to monitor Beth Israel

Two Massachusetts labor groups say they have launched a website to monitor treatment of patients and employees at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center.

Service Employees International Union Local 1199 said it partnered with the Area Trades Council to create the “Eye on Beth Israel” project.

The two groups said the Boston teaching hospital overcharges patients and pushes caregivers to work long hours. The website, www.EyeOnBI.org, will also allow viewers to post their experiences at Beth Israel Deaconess, the groups said.

A hospital spokeswoman said she could not comment on the website.
(By Angel Jennings, Globe staff)