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Medical care facility reports improved quality metrics but ongoing financial shortfalls tied to Medicaid reimbursement
Summary
The county medical care facility reported a 5-star overall rating and lower nursing turnover, but October operating results were negative and the facility relies on the county maintenance-of-effort (MOE) millage and Medicaid reimbursement mechanics; commissioners asked for a multi-year MOE cash-flow report.
The Jackson County medical care facility told the services committee on Dec. 1 that quality ratings remain high while the facility wrestles with persistent operating losses driven largely by payer mix and Medicaid reimbursement timing.
The facility director reported an overall five-star ranking, four stars for quality and survey metrics and five stars for staffing. The director said RN turnover in the facility is about 5.4% — among the lowest in the market — and that nursing turnover has fallen from roughly 46% to 26.5% over recent years.
On finances, the director said October revenue was $2,583,709 (about $65,846 behind budget) and…
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