St. Vincent General Hospital District purchased equipment that was not properly rated for altitude, according to invoices obtained by 9NEWS and statements from hospital leadership.
Producers are always on the lookout for novel ways to provide high-quality care at a cost-effective rate. One such solution involves mobile integrated health (MIH), a patient-centered model conducted outside the boundaries of a traditional hospital campus that integrates in-person and digital resources.
Financial analysts have said that 2022 may have been the worst year for hospital finances in decades. This year looks like it will be yet another year of financial underperformance, with rural providers in especially dire circumstances.
Consumer advocates have raised the alarm that the approach could put buyers and patients alike at risk of overextending themselves, without providing the same consumer protections they’d get with existing highly-regulated financial products.
Texas County Memorial Hospital board members approved a $1.2 million capital budget at their monthly meeting Tuesday. Most of the funds are allocated for new surgery equipment needs and the purchase of a new ambulance.