After 38 Years, Dr. Roderick Brown is Retiring – Almost
It’s bittersweet. After nearly four decades of providing family medicine and surgical care in our community, Dr. Roderick Brown officially retires from family medicine on August 12, 2022. While Dr. Brown is retiring from family medicine, he isn’t completely retiring! He’ll continue to provide surgical and procedural care for patients at Glacial Ridge Hospital by referral.
Dr. Brown has truly enjoyed taking care of his patients and has considered it a privilege to have maintained. Throughout his career, Dr. Brown made innumerable contributions to healthcare, laparoscopic medical technology, and his community. Since 1984, his leadership and vision have been instrumental in the growth and success of Glacial Ridge Health System. His patients and colleagues alike have appreciated his willingness to listen and provide thorough, personable care.
Thank you, Dr. Brown, for your compassion and commitment to providing exceptional medical care in our community – and for the friendships that will continue.
Glacial Ridge Health System Chargemaster
Beginning January 1, 2019, the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services and Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services are requiring hospitals and health systems to post their “current, standard charges.”
Hospital charges are the amount a hospital bills an insurer for a service. For most patients, hospitals are reimbursed at a level well below charges. Patients covered by commercial insurance products have negotiated rates with hospitals. Patients covered by Medicare or Medicaid programs have hospital reimbursement rates determined by federal and state governments.
Hospital charges may include bundled procedures, personnel, services and supplies. An example would be room rates that include the space, equipment, nursing personnel and supplies.
When a patient has the opportunity to shop for medical services, he or she should contact his or her own insurance carrier to understand which costs will be covered and which will be the patient’s responsibility.
Patients should contact the hospital directly for any further details.
Beginning January 1, 2019, the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services and Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services are requiring hospitals and health systems to post their “current, standard charges.”
Hospital charges are the amount a hospital bills an insurer for a service. For most patients, hospitals are reimbursed at a level well below charges. Patients covered by commercial insurance products have negotiated rates with hospitals. Patients covered by Medicare or Medicaid programs have hospital reimbursement rates determined by federal and state governments.
Hospital charges may include bundled procedures, personnel, services and supplies. An example would be room rates that include the space, equipment, nursing personnel and supplies.
When a patient has the opportunity to shop for medical services, he or she should contact his or her own insurance carrier to understand which costs will be covered and which will be the patient’s responsibility.
Patients should contact the hospital directly for any further details.
