Truwitt Harold is GRHS’ First Baby of the New Year
Truwitt Harold Blok, son of Deneall and Gary Blok of Glenwood, was born at 6:40 p.m. on January 6, 2022, claiming the honor of being Glacial Ridge Hospital’s first baby of the year. Jessie van der Hagen, CNP, CNM had the honor of attending Truwitt’s birth, who was 9 pounds, 10 ounces, and 20.5 inches long. He is welcomed home by siblings Claire, Lillyana, Eveline, Aubree, Isabella, and Walter. His grandparents are Harry and Judy Blok of Glenwood and Neilden and Pam Vatthauer of Rochester, MN. Congratulations!
Deneall and Gary received celebratory gifts from local businesses for Truwitt and a jogging stroller from Glacial Ridge Hospital.
In front row are Gary, Deneall, and Truwitt Blok. In back are from left Gina Larson, RN and Jessie van der Hagen, CNP, CNM, Family Medicine, Certified Nurse Midwife.
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.
