Ridgewood Villa Senior Living Apartments in Glenwood, managed by Glacial Ridge Hospital Foundation, was named “Member of the Month” by the Glenwood Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce. Ridgewood Villa is an independent living facility with 59 senior living apartments including a wellness center and full-service pharmacy on campus.
Pictured from left are Appy Mikel, chamber board; Janelle Nagen, chamber director; Jordan McMahon, chamber board; Joanna Curry, GRHS; Pastor Mark Kahrs, chamber board; Joni Karger, GRHS; Daryl Klous, GRHS, Diane Meyer, GRHS; Ann Engen, GRHS Foundation; Tom Pahl, PA in ER at GRHS; and Kay Blauert; Welcome Center director.
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.
