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Hilo Regional Medical Center reports rising patient encounters, capital projects and state reimbursements
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Hospital CEO reported higher ER and outpatient use, swing-bed growth and state reimbursements received under SB 161 and HDAA; the hospital said it received $700,000 in capital outlay for a new CT scanner and continues several federally funded facility projects.
Hilo Regional Medical Center officials updated the county commission on facility activity, revenue and capital projects during the April 10 meeting.
Hospital representative Whitaker told commissioners that discharges and deliveries remain roughly even with last year, while swing-bed days are ‘‘significantly over’’ last year and emergency department and outpatient visits are increasing. He said the hospital is on track for more than 90,000 patient encounters for the…
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