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North Central Healthcare presents balanced 2026 budget; cites staffing and insurance pressures
Summary
North Central Healthcare officials presented a balanced 2026 budget of about $94.4 million, described labor recruitment and health‑insurance cost pressures and noted the sale of Pinecrest reduced indirect revenue; the agency plans multi‑year capital and strategic planning.
Jason, speaking for North Central Healthcare, told the committee North Central’s recommended 2026 budget is balanced at about $94.4 million. He said roughly 70–73% of revenue comes from billable services and a small portion is funded by tax levy; North Central’s overall tax‑levy support was quoted at about $6.7 million, of which Marathon County’s levy contribution is about $5.8 million.
Jason identified several pressures in the budget: difficulty…
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