The first babies of 2019 have been welcomed into the world at hospitals across the country, but Aleta Monica Dvorak has the honor of being the first baby at Glacial Ridge Hospital. She was born on Tuesday, Jan. 8, 2019, at 3:12 p.m., weighing 8 pounds 6-ounces and measuring 21 inches long. Delivered by Dr. Laura Huggins, Aleta is Monica and John Dvorak’s first child. Grandparents are Garrett and Camilla Dalhoff of Cyrus, and Dr. John and Deb Dvorak of Sauk Rapids.
Area businesses contributed to a community welcome gift that includes a jogging stroller from Glacial Ridge Hospital.
In the front row are Monica, Aleta, and John Dvorak.In back from left are Laura Huggins, M.D., Family Medicine with Obstetrics, and Tara Giese, RN.
Glacial Ridge Health System Charges by DRG Code
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.
