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Southwest Health reports operating gains, warns of federal reimbursement headwinds
Summary
Southwest Health told the Montezuma County commissioners it has returned to operating gains in 2025, is expanding local oncology and clinic services, and is watching potential future cuts to Medicare and provider-fee matches that could affect revenue in later years.
Southwest Health officials told the Montezuma County Board of County Commissioners that the hospital system has returned to operating gains in 2025 and is expanding outpatient services locally, while cautioning that federal policy changes could create revenue headwinds in coming years.
“Mister Thine” — representing Southwest Health in the workshop presentation — said audited 2024 operating income was $1,700,000 and that year-to-date 2025 operating income already exceeds all of 2024. He attributed the improvement mainly to rising patient volumes and higher staff retention. “We’ve put ourselves in a good position to have a runway, to prepare for that,” Thine said.
The hospital is tracking several operational indicators. Management reported that adjusted patient days grew faster than forecast (about 5% actual growth versus a 4% plan, through May) and that…
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