In his monthly revenue report to the hospital board, Mr. Ohmart said gross patient revenue in October was just over $22 million, nearly $1 million more than expected . He said the price hikes will help the hospital in reimbursement negotiations with insurers.
Through the first 10 months of the year, Western Missouri Medical Center has an operating surplus of $3,484, compared to a $5.8 million loss at the same time last year.
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