Minnesota’s 2021 PA of the Year is…Thomas Pahl, PA-C, at GRHS
We’re excited to share that Thomas Pahl, Physician Assistant in our Emergency Department, was selected as the “2021 PA of the Year” by the Minnesota Academy of Physician Assistants! Tom grew up in Hancock, MN and has cared for patients at Glacial Ridge Hospital’s ER in Glenwood since 2014. Tom said, “I could never have predicted how blessed I have been to be a Physician Assistant and how much I have learned over the past 20 years.”
In addition to giving care and respect to all, his achievements as a PA, include educating PA students, publishing articles, and serving as the Vice-Chair of the MN State Trauma Advisory Council. Read the full nomination and news post on the Minnesota Academy of Physician Assistants’ website.
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.
